Azerbaijan–Malaysia relations

Azerbaijan-Malaysia relations

Azerbaijan
Malaysia
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Azerbaijan, Kuala LumpurEmbassy of Malaysia, Baku

Azerbaijan–Malaysia relations are the bilateral relations 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 and Non-Aligned Movement.

History

Malaysia recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 31 December 1991, shortly after Azerbaijan declared its independence from the Soviet Union. The formal establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries occurred on 5 April 1993.[3]

Since establishing diplomatic relations, Malaysia and Azerbaijan have engaged in various activities to strengthen their ties. Both countries have exchanged high-level visits and collaborated on international and regional issues. Azerbaijan opened its embassy in Kuala Lumpur in June 2007, while Malaysia established its embassy in Baku on 1 April 2014.[4]

Cultural relations

Both countries have organized cultural events and student exchange programs to promote mutual understanding. Cooperation in higher education, such as joint training and research, has been encouraged, with the Azerbaijani ambassador in 2023 acknowledging good political ties while emphasizing strengthening of economic relations.[4]

Economic relations

In 2012, bilateral trade amounted to approximately US$400 million, about 93% of which is exports from Azerbaijan to Malaysia. Malaysian exports to Azerbaijan include petrochemical products, fuel, and palm oil, while Azerbaijan overwhelmingly exports crude oil.[5] In the same year, approximately 290 Malaysians went on business travel to Azerbaijan.[5] Malaysia-based cargo airline MASkargo's main transit hup is Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku.[6]

Imports and exports

Imports of Azerbaijan
Year Amount
Thousands of USD
2020[7] 68 843,26
2021[8] 76 539,56
2022[9] 54 537,88
Exports of Azerbaijan
Year Amount
Thousands of USD
2020[7] 60 658,28
2021[8] 512,74
2022[9] 38 889,16

Resident diplomatic missions

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. ^ a b "Political relations good, but high time to strengthen economic ties - Azerbaijan ambassador". Sinar Daily. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Azerbaijan regards Malaysia as 'Tiger of Southeast Asia'". The Borneo Post. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Malaysian cargo airline chooses Azerbaijan as its main transit hub". Azer News. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
  7. ^ a b "International trade statistics 2020 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
  8. ^ a b "International trade statistics 2021 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
  9. ^ a b "International trade statistics 2022 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
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