Algeria–Azerbaijan relations
Algeria–Azerbaijan relations are the bilateral relations between Algeria and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Algiers. Algeria has an embassy in Baku.
Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
History
In the 1970s and 1980s, Azerbaijani specialists in the field of oil provided assistance in the development of Algeria's petrochemical industry. Algerian students received education at higher education institutions in Azerbaijan in the field of petrochemistry.
Algeria recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on 26 December 1991. Diplomatic relations were established on 22 April 1994. On 27 June 2014, a decision was signed to establish the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Algeria. The embassy began its operations in 2016. In January 2015, the Embassy of Algeria was opened in Azerbaijan.
A working group on relations with Azerbaijan operates in the Parliament of Algeria, while a working group on relations with Algeria operates in the National Assembly of Azerbaijan. The head of the Azerbaijani working group is Mahir Abbaszade.
High level visits
On 1 November 2022, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, paid an official visit to Algeria to participate in the 31st Summit of the Arab League.
See also
- Foreign relations of Algeria
- Foreign relations of Azerbaijan
External links
Azerbaijan Category:Bilateral relations of Azerbaijan