Azerbaijan–Malaysia relations

Foreign relations exist between Azerbaijan and Malaysia. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,[1] while Malaysia has an embassy in Baku.[2] Both countries are members of the Group of 77.

Azerbaijan–Malaysia relations
Map indicating locations of Azerbaijan and Malaysia

Azerbaijan
Malaysia

History

Malaysia recognised the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 31 December 1991 and on 5 April 1993 full diplomatic relations were established.[3]

Economic relations

In 2012, the total export from Malaysia to Azerbaijan stood at US$14.15 million, with fuel and chemical components being the largest contributors at US$4.1 million and palm oil at US$3.3 million.[4] In the same year, around 290 Malaysians travelled to Azerbaijan for business and work, especially in the petrochemical sector, while there were some 50 Azerbaijani citizens in Malaysia who were mostly students and also in the business sector.[4] The Malaysian cargo airlines also has chosen Azerbaijan as its main transit hub.[5]

Diplomacy

See also

References
  1. "Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur". Azerbaijan Embassy in Malaysia. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  2. "Malaysia (Embassy of Malaysia)" (PDF). Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  3. "Azerbaijan - Malaysia Relations (Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations)". Azerbaijan Embassy in Malaysia. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  4. "Azerbaijan regards Malaysia as 'Tiger of Southeast Asia'". The Borneo Post. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  5. "Malaysian cargo airline chooses Azerbaijan as its main transit hub". Azer News. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
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