Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Azerbaijan

The Republic of Azerbaijan is located in the center of the South Caucasus and on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Being a link between Asia and Europe, Azerbaijan is in a geographically favorable position. Azerbaijan is a fascinating country with a unique culture. Azerbaijan, where Islamic and Soviet cultures coexist, shares history with Iran and was center of the Silk Road connecting the West and East.

Also, Azerbaijan is rich with natural resources, oil and gas fields. Azerbaijan has been implementing energy projects such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which transports Caspian oil to the Mediterranean Sea since 2006, the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum pipeline that transports Azerbaijani gas to the central part of Turkey since 2007 and the Southern Gas Corridor which supports the energy security of the European continent since the end of 2020.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Azerbaijan in 1992, friendly cooperation ties between two countries have deepened in various fields, including mutual visits of presidents. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2022, I will strive to strengthen substantive cooperation between the two countries and further develop bilateral relations.

Our interest in Azerbaijan is gradually increasing as Azerbaijan is one of the countries included in the “New Northern Policy” pursued by our country. Since the Caucasus region attracts attention as a new travel destination, the number of Koreans visiting Azerbaijan is also increasing. Day by day, there is a growing number of people who want to learn Korean language and enjoy K-pop in Azerbaijan.

Through mutual exchanges and cooperation in various fields, mutual understanding and cooperation between our countries is enhanced and steadily expanding, therefore, I think the future of bilateral relations is bright.

I hope that you can get useful information and real assistance from the website of Korean Embassy in Azerbaijan. I extend my gratitude to you for your attention and support in advance. Thank you.