Strong foreign relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom. The Embassy of United Kingdom in Baku opened in 1992. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in London opened in 1994. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

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Azerbaijani–British relations

Azerbaijan	United Kingdom
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Azerbaijan, London	Embassy of the United Kingdom, Baku
Envoy
Ambassador Elin Suleymanov	Ambassador Fergus Auld

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At the beginning of the 20th century, the government of Azerbaijan signed an agreement with the British company "Kosmos". Per the agreement, the company organized delivery of Baku oil from Black Sea Port to Europe.^[1]

After the Battle of Baku, the Dunsterforce withdrew to Persia in September 1918.^[2] The Dunsterforce returned to Baku after the Armistice of Mudros ended the conflict with the Ottoman Empire in November 1918. The force administered the territory under martial law until 1920, when the Bolshevik advance made it impossible for them to stay.^{[citation needed]}

During this time, de facto diplomatic relations existed between the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan and the British Empire through the British High Commissioner in the Caucasus, which located in Tbilisi.^{[citation needed]}

The two countries have had official diplomatic relations since March 11, 1992. The independence of Azerbaijan was recognized by the United Kingdom on December 31, 1991. ^{[citation needed]}

The first official visit of the President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev to the United Kingdom was on February 22–25, 1994.^[3]

The first official visit of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to Azerbaijan was in September 1992.^[4]

On July 19–24, 1998, President Heydar Aliyev made his second official visit to the United Kingdom and met with Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair.

The Azerbaijan-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group in Azerbaijani Parliament is chaired by Chingiz Asadullayev. The Azerbaijan All-Party Parliamentary Group in the UK Parliament is chaired by Christopher Pincher. ^{[citation needed]}

The British Ambassador to Azerbaijan is Fergus Auld.^[5]

The Azerbaijani Ambassador to the United Kingdom is Elin Suleymanov.^[6]

At the root of economic cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom lies the energy industry.

On November 28, 1995, the British-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded. The Chamber represents the business interests of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Azerbaijan.^[7]

In September 2009 was established Britain – Azerbaijan Business Council (BABC).^[8] The Council promotes trade and investment between Azerbaijan and Britain.

Imports and exports

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Imports of Azerbaijan

Year	Amount Thousands of USD
2020[9]	296 972,09
2021[10]	271 197,31
2022[11]	256 656,03

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Exports of Azerbaijan

Year	Amount Thousands of USD
2020[9]	157 527,03
2021[10]	396 673,52
2022[11]	779 541,24

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The basis of cultural collaboration between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom was established on February 23, 1994. This date is marked by the signing of the Agreement on cooperation in the sphere of education, science, and culture between two countries. The Agreement was signed by President Heydar Aliyev and Prime Minister John Major.

In 1997 was founded the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society. The Co-Chairman of the Society in London is Lord German. The Co-Chairman of the Society in Baku is Nargiz Pashayeva. The Society participates in mutual cultural understanding between Azerbaijan and Great Britain, organizes charity events, supports young talents in Britain.^[12]

• Agreement on cooperation in education, science and culture (23 February 1994);^[25]
• Double taxation Convention (23 February 1994);^[26]
• Memorandum on the field of energy cooperation (23 February 1994);^[27]
• Memorandum of Understanding on Communication (23 February 1994);^[27]
• Agreement on concerning air transport (23 February 1994);^[27]
• Memorandum on the establishment of the Azerbaijan-British Trade and Industry Council (29 November 1995);^[20]
• Agreement on protection and promotion of investments (4 January 1996);
• Memorandum of Understanding on Customs issues (7 July 1997);
• Joint Declaration on Friendly Relations and Partnership (21 June 1998).^[20]
• Memorandum of Understanding on Defense Cooperation (21 August 2004);
• Joint Communiqué signed during President Ilham Aliyev's official visit to London (14 December 2004);^[20]
• Joint Communiqué signed during President Ilham Aliyev's official visit to London (13 July 2009).

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