Brief historical information on diplomatic relations
The Republic of Croatia recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 28 December 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 26 January 1995.
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Croatia has began functioning since February 2011. On 17 March 2011, Ambassador Mr. Kamil Khasiyev presented to the President of the Republic of Croatia H.E. Mr. Ivo Josipović his credentials as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Croatia. Interim Office of the Republic of Croatia to the Republic of Azerbaijan was opened in 2011.
Several high-level mutual visits have been held since, including the official visits of President of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev to Croatia in 2005, 2013 and 2018, and the state visits to Azerbaijan of President of Croatia H.E. Mr.Stjepan Mesić in 2007, President H.E. Mr. Ivo Josipovic in 2012 and President K.G.Kitarovic in 2016.
A number of bilateral agreements has been signed in all areas of cooperation and laid a solid basement for further strengthening of relations between our two countries. “Zagreb Declaration on strategic partnership and friendly relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Croatia” was signed in March 11, 2013 is a bright mark of the successful cooperation between the both countries.
Political cooperation
Azerbaijan and Croatia cooperate fruitfully in the frames of many international organizations, such as the UN, OSCE, EU and NATO.
Croatia recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and supports the peaceful and lasting resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of universally accepted principles and norms of international law. Croatia expresses its support to the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group in finding a lasting solution of the conflict.
Bilateral political consultations and meetings on different levels held on a regular basis.
Political consultations
25-26 October 2010, Baku - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs;
8-9 May 2011, Zagreb - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs;
26 October 2011, Zagreb - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs;
27 February 2013, Zagreb - consultations on issues of international security between ministries of foreign affairs;
5-6 March 2013, Zagreb - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs;
27 April 2017, Baku - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs;
16 September 2021, Zagreb - political consultations between ministries of foreign affairs.
High-level mutual visits
Head of state
10-12 June 2005 – an official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the Republic of Croatia;
2-3 October 2007 – an official visit of the President of the Republic of Croatia H.E. Mr. Stjepan Mesić to the Republic of Azerbaijan;
12-13 March 2012 – an official visit of the President of the Republic of Croatia H.E. Mr. Ivo Josipović to the Republic of Azerbaijan;
11-12 March 2013 – an official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the Republic of Croatia
24-25 October 2016 -an official visit of the President of the Republic of Croatia H.E. Mrs. Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic to the Republic of Azerbaijan
05-06 September 2018 - an official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev to the Republic of Croatia
Ministers
4-6 September 2007 - an official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov to the Republic of Croatia;
5 November 2012 – an official visit of the Minister of Economic Development of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Shahin Mustafayev to Republic of Croatia;
6-8 February 2013 – an official visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia Mr. Ante Kotromanović to the Republic of Azerbaijan;
17-20 May 2014 – an official visit of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Croatia Mr. Orsat Miljenic to Republic of Azerbaijan;
23-30 October 2014 – an official visit of the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Mrs. Vesna Pusic to Republic of Azerbaijan;
10-12 March 2015 – an official visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Zakir Hasanov to the Republic of Croatia;
07-08 July 2015 - an official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov to the Republic of Croatia.
15-16 July 2016 – an official visit of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Fikrat Mammadov to Republic of Croatia;
5-16 October 2018 - working visit of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Fikrat Mammadov to Republic of Croatia;
20 February 2019 – visit of the Minister of Environment and Energy of the Republic of Croatia Mr Tomislav Ćorić to Republic of Azerbaijan
29 April 2019 - an official visit of the Foreign and European Affairs Minister Marija Pejčinović Burić to Republic of Azerbaijan
19-20 September 2021 - an official visit of the Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman to Republic of Azerbaijan
26 October 2021 - working visit of the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Anar Karimov to Republic of Croatia
Inter - parliamentary relations
The Working Group on inter-parliamentary relations between Azerbaijan and Croatia was established in the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 5 December 2000.
The Croatia-Azerbaijan inter-parliamentary Friendship Group has been functioning in the Croatian Parliament since 2008.
4 - 7 July 2013 – an official visit of the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament H.E. Mr. Josip Leko to the Republic of Azerbaijan;
18-20 May 2014 – an official visit of the Head of the National Assambly of the Republic of Azerbaijan H.E. Mr. Oktay Asadov to Republic of Croatia;
13-14 March 2018 - Deputy Member of the Croatian Parliament Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Mihael Zmajlovic Participates in the International Conference "The Role of Parliamentarians in Promoting Economic Co-operation and Cultural Relations on the Silk Road" organized by the Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the OSCE Silk Road Support Group
14-15 December 2018 - President of the Executive Board of the National Group of the Croatian Parliament at the Interparliamentary Union Sasa Djujic attends the 5th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians of the Interparliamentary Union
29 April 2019 - Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Ogtay Asadov recived the delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Maria Pejcinovic Buric.
8-11 September 2019 – visit to Baku of the Croatian-Azerbaijani Interparliamentary Friendship Group.
20 September, 2021- Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova recived the delegation led by the Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Gordan Grlic Radman.
Cooperation between cities
26-27.11.2018 Delegation of Sheki City Executive Power visited Varajdin.
27.11.2018 - Charter of Friendship and Cooperation was signed between Sheki and Varajdin to establish economic, cultural, scientific, technical and tourism ties and contribute to the further development of relations between Azerbaijan and Croatia.
On September 10-12, 2019 a delegation led by the mayor of Varajdin visited Sheki.
Legal base
- Joint Declaration on the official visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, 10 June 2005;
- Protocol on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, 10 June 2005;
- Joint Declaration of the presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Croatia. Baku, 12 March 2012.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. Baku, 12 March 2012.
- Zagreb Declaration on strategic partnership and friendly relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb, 11 March 2013.