List of diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan facts for kids

States hosting diplomatic missions of Azerbaijan

Have you ever wondered how countries talk to each other? They do it through diplomatic missions! These are like special offices that a country sets up in another country. Azerbaijan has many of these offices around the world. They help Azerbaijan connect with other nations.

The very first Azerbaijani diplomatic mission was created in 1918. This was when Azerbaijan became an independent country. Its government sent a special group of people to the Ottoman Empire to start these important talks.

Today, Azerbaijan has more than 70 diplomatic missions. These offices are located all over the world. Many of them are in countries in Europe and Asia.

This article lists all the places where Azerbaijan has these special offices.

What are Diplomatic Missions?
- Types of Missions
- Why are Missions Important?
Azerbaijan's Missions Around the World
Missions to International Organizations
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What are Diplomatic Missions?

A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one country. They live and work in another country. Their main job is to represent their home country. They also help build good relationships with the host country.

Types of Missions

There are different types of diplomatic missions:

Embassy: This is the main diplomatic office. It is usually in the capital city of a country. An ambassador leads the embassy.
Consulate-General: These offices are often in big cities, but not always the capital. They help citizens from their home country. For example, they can help with passports or legal issues.
Representative Office: This is a smaller office. It handles specific tasks or represents the country in certain situations.

Why are Missions Important?

Diplomatic missions do many important things:

They help keep peace between countries.
They work on trade and business deals.
They help their own citizens who are living or traveling abroad.
They share information and culture between countries.

Azerbaijan's Missions Around the World

Azerbaijan has diplomatic missions in many countries. These missions help Azerbaijan work with other governments. They also help Azerbaijani citizens living abroad.

Missions in Africa

Azerbaijan has embassies in several African countries. These include:

Algeria: The embassy is in Algiers. It also works with Mauritania and Tunisia.
Egypt: The embassy is in Cairo. It also works with Sudan and the Arab League.
Ethiopia: The embassy is in Addis Ababa. It also works with Djibouti and Rwanda.
Kenya: The embassy is in Nairobi. It works with the United Nations and other UN groups.
Morocco: The embassy is in Rabat. It also works with Gambia, Senegal, and ISESCO.
South Africa: The embassy is in Pretoria. It also works with Angola, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

Missions in the Americas

Azerbaijan has offices in North and South America. Here are some of them:

Argentina: The embassy is in Buenos Aires. It also works with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Brazil: The embassy is in Brasilia. It also works with Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Caribbean Community.
Canada: The embassy is in Ottawa. It also works with the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Cuba: The embassy is in Havana.
Mexico: The embassy is in Mexico City. It also works with Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru.
United States: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Washington, D.C.. There is also a Consulate-General in Los Angeles. These offices also work with the Organization of American States.

Missions in Asia

Many of Azerbaijan's missions are in Asia. This shows how important Asian countries are to Azerbaijan.

China: The embassy is in Beijing. It also works with North Korea.
Georgia: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Tbilisi. There is also a Consulate-General in Batumi.
India: The embassy is in New Delhi. It also works with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Indonesia: The embassy is in Jakarta. It also works with East Timor, Philippines, Singapore, and ASEAN.
Iran: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Tehran. There is also a Consulate-General in Tabriz.
Israel: The embassy is in Tel Aviv.
Japan: The embassy is in Tokyo.
Jordan: The embassy is in Amman.
Kazakhstan: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Astana. There is also a Consulate-General in Aktau and an embassy office in Almaty.
Kuwait: The embassy is in Kuwait City.
Kyrgyzstan: The embassy is in Bishkek.
Lebanon: The embassy is in Beirut.
Malaysia: The embassy is in Kuala Lumpur. It also works with Brunei, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Pakistan: The embassy is in Islamabad.
Palestine: There is a Representative office in Ramallah.
Qatar: The embassy is in Doha.
Saudi Arabia: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Riyadh. There is also an embassy office in Jeddah. These offices also work with Bahrain, Oman, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
South Korea: The embassy is in Seoul. It also works with Mongolia.
Tajikistan: The embassy is in Dushanbe.
Turkey: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Ankara. There are also Consulate-Generals in Istanbul and Kars, and a Consular Mission in Iğdır. These offices also work with BSEC.
Turkmenistan: The embassy is in Ashgabat.
United Arab Emirates: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Abu Dhabi. There is also a Consulate-General in Dubai.
Uzbekistan: The embassy is in Tashkent.
Vietnam: The embassy is in Hanoi. It also works with Cambodia and Laos.

Missions in Europe

Europe is a very important region for Azerbaijan's diplomacy.

Albania: The embassy is in Tirana.
Austria: The embassy is in Vienna. It also works with Slovakia, Slovenia, and several international organizations like the OSCE and the UN.
Belarus: The embassy is in Minsk. It also works with the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Belgium: The embassy is in Brussels. It also works with Luxembourg and the European Union.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: The embassy is in Sarajevo.
Bulgaria: The embassy is in Sofia.
Croatia: The embassy is in Zagreb.
Czechia: The embassy is in Prague.
Estonia: The embassy is in Tallinn.
France: The embassy is in Paris. It also works with Monaco.
Germany: The embassy is in Berlin.
Greece: The embassy is in Athens.
Holy See: The embassy is in Rome.
Hungary: The embassy is in Budapest.
Italy: The embassy is in Rome. It also works with Malta, San Marino, and several food-related international organizations.
Latvia: The embassy is in Riga.
Lithuania: The embassy is in Vilnius.
Moldova: The embassy is in Chișinău.
Netherlands: The embassy is in The Hague. It also works with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Poland: The embassy is in Warsaw.
Romania: The embassy is in Bucharest.
Russia: Azerbaijan has an embassy in Moscow. There are also Consulate-Generals in Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.
Serbia: The embassy is in Belgrade. It also works with Montenegro and North Macedonia.
Spain: The embassy is in Madrid. It also works with Andorra and the World Tourism Organization.
Sweden: The embassy is in Stockholm. It also works with Denmark, Finland, and Norway.
Switzerland: The embassy is in Bern. It also works with Liechtenstein.
Ukraine: The embassy is in Kyiv. It also works with GUAM.
United Kingdom: The embassy is in London. It also works with Iceland and Ireland.

Missions in Oceania

Azerbaijan also has a mission in Oceania.

Australia: The embassy is in Canberra. It also works with New Zealand and Fiji.

Missions to International Organizations

Azerbaijan also has special missions to large international groups. These groups bring many countries together to work on global issues.

Council of Europe: The mission is in Strasbourg, France.
NATO: The mission is in Brussels, Belgium.
United Nations: Azerbaijan has missions in New York City, United States, and Geneva, Switzerland.
UNESCO: The mission is in Paris, France.