Bilateral relations exist between the

Republic of Azerbaijan A republic () is a "state in which power rests with the people or their representatives; specifically a state without a monarchy" and also a "government, or system of government, of such a state." Previously, especially in the 17th and 18th ...

and the

Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Yugoslavia. It ...

in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.

Diplomatic relations

The government of North Macedonia recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on June 25, 1995. Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and North Macedonia were established on June 28, 1995. Since 2011, Azerbaijan's Extraordinary Ambassador to North Macedonia has been Faig Bagirov. Since 2013, The Ambassador of North Macedonia to Azerbaijan has been Goran Taskovski. Legal framework: 5 documents have been signed between Azerbaijan and North Macedonia.

High-level visits

June 28–29, 2007 – Azerbaijani Foreign Minister

Elmar Mammadyarov Elmar Maharram oghlu Mammadyarov ( az, Elmar Məhərrəm oğlu Məmmədyarov), born July 2, 1960) is an Azerbaijani diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan between 7 April 2004 and 16 July 2020. Mammadyarov speaks Russia ...

paid a working visit to North Macedonia to participate in the Security Forum of the

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Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council. President of North Macedonia

Gjorge Ivanov Gjorge Ivanov ( mk, Ѓорге Иванов, ; born 2 May 1960) is a Macedonian politician, who served as the 4th President of North Macedonia from 2009 to 2019. Early and personal life Born at Valandovo, Ivanov finished primary and secondary sch ...

visited Azerbaijan in 2012, 2015, 2017.

Inter-parliamentary relations

There is an Azerbaijani-Macedonian inter-parliamentary working group in the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan. The head of the group is Asim Mollazade.

Economic cooperation

North Macedonia has an economic representative office in Azerbaijan with an office in

Baku Baku (, ; az, Bakı ) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world a ...

. In September 2019, during the 74th session of The

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, held in New York City, Elmar Mammadyarov met with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev. The sides discussed prospects of implementation of energy projects. It is planned to connect North Macedonia to the Trans-Adriatic pipeline (TAP) to transport Azerbaijani gas from the

Shah Deniz Shah Deniz gas field ( az, Şahdəniz) is the largest natural gas field in Azerbaijan. It is situated in the South Caspian Sea, off the coast of Azerbaijan, approximately southeast of Baku, at a depth of . The field covers approximately . Stretch ...

field to Europe. Trade turnover (in thousand US dollars)

Tourism

There is an agreement between the foreign ministries of the two countries on visa-free travel.

References

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North Macedonia North Macedonia, ; sq, Maqedonia e Veriut, (Macedonia before February 2019), officially the Republic of North Macedonia,, is a country in Southeast Europe. It gained independence in 1991 as one of the successor states of Socialist Feder ...