Azerbaijan–Paraguay relations refer to the bilateral relations that exist between Azerbaijan and Paraguay. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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 Azerbaijan |  Paraguay |
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Diplomatic relations
Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Paraguay were established on April 20, 2004.[1][2] Azerbaijan's Diplomatic mission in Paraguay has been located in Argentina since March 2012.[3][4]
Rashad Aslanov is the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Paraguay. In March 2019, Oscar Carlos Brelles Marino was appointed Honorary Consul of Azerbaijan to Paraguay.[3][5]
On March 23, 2019, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov paid the first official Foreign-Ministry-level visit to Paraguay.[3][2]
Legal framework
Two documents have been signed between Azerbaijan and Paraguay.[3][6]
Inter-parliamentary relations
In 2014, the inter-parliamentary friendship group between Azerbaijan and Paraguay was established in the National Congress of Paraguay.[3]
On March 5–6, 2015, a delegation of the Milli Majlis (Parliament) visited Paraguay.[7]
On September 10, 2015, the National Congress of Paraguay adopted the Declaration "On recognition of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan". The document notes that the Nagorno-Karabakh region is an integral part of the territory of Azerbaijan.[8]
On March 16, 2018, the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Paraguay, Fernando Luc, and the Chairman of the inter-parliamentary friendship group, Juan Ramirez, visited Azerbaijan to participate in the VI Global Forum held in Baku.[9]
Economic cooperation
| Year | Export from AZ | Import to AZ | Trade turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| 2015 | – | 122.5 | 122.5 |
| 2016 | – | 647.3 | 647.3 |
| 2017 | – | 657.24 | 657.24 |
| 2018 | – | 602.76 | 602.76 |
It is planned to create a chamber of commerce.[10]
Tourism
On March 23, 2019, in Asunción, the two governments signed an agreement "On the mutual cancellation of visa requirements for persons holding a diplomatic, official or service passport". Later, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a law approving this agreement.[11]
International cooperation
In the international arena, cooperation is carried out within the framework of various international organizations: the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement, etc.[10]
Paraguay supports Azerbaijan's position in the United Nations Security Council.[3]
