Azerbaijan–Denmark relations are the
bilateral relations between
Azerbaijan and
Denmark. Azerbaijan's non resident embassy for Denmark is located in
London,
United Kingdom.[1] Denmark has a
consulate in
Baku.[2] Denmark recognized the Independence of
Azerbaijan on 31 December 1991. On 2 April 1992 the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established.[3] Bilateral relations between the two countries are described as "friendly" and "cooperative".[4]
History
Soviet Azerbaijan and Denmark maintained friendly relations, Soviet Azerbaijan had an
envoy in Denmark.[5]
In 1996, the
Danish Refugee Council opened an operation for the refugees.[6] From 1997 to 2004, Denmark provided 14 million dollars to the
Azerbaijani refugees.[7][8] During the
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, some Azerbaijanis took to the streets and protested against the cartoons.[citation needed]
In 2010, diplomatic discussions have continued to explore the potential for further enhancement of the relationship, discussing issues such as the further development of economic trade.[9]
Cooperation
In 2006 Denmark abstained from voting for draft resolution "Long-term Conflicts on the territories of
GUAM member-states: its impact on
international peace,
security and development".[3] Ambassador Gurbanov stated that Danish companies have shown an increased interest in conducting business activities in
Azerbaijan’s economy and "there exist great opportunities for deepening economic ties".[10]
In 2004, The Azerbaijani parliament voted for the ratification of an Azerbaijani-Danish memorandum on implementation of the
Kyoto Protocol under which Denmark committed itself to financing a series of projects aimed at reducing
greenhouse gas emissions in Azerbaijan.[11][12]
Denmark also cooperates with Azerbaijan in bringing peace and political stability to the
Caucasus, Denmark has contributed $4 million to programs to achieve this.[3] The 'Azerbaijan-Denmark Friendship Group' was established in the Azerbaijan parliament and is chaired by Azer Amirslanov.[3] The Danish brewery company
Carlsberg, bought Baku-Castel brewery in 2008.[13] In 2011,
Vestas delivered a
wind farm with a capacity of 48 megawatts to Azerbaijan.[14]
Danish company
Arla Foods's white cheese is very popular in Azerbaijan. In three months, Arla has sold 1,5 million packs of
Tetra Pak cheese to Azerbaijan.[15]
On 31 May 2010, an event marking
Azerbaijans Republic Day was held in
Copenhagen.[17] On 20 January 2011, the Denmark-Azerbaijan-Turkish Unity Society organized an event of the
Black January anniversary in Copenhagen.[18]
On 26 February 2011, a ceremony commemorating the
Khojaly Genocide took place in Denmark, bringing together representatives from the Turkish and Azerbaijani communities.[19]
^Культуре анд лифе, 1 - 6. Юнион оф Совыет Социетиес фор Фриендшип анд Культурал Релатионс витх Форейгн Цунтриес. 1976. p. 27 (xxvii).
Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 20 June 2011. Azerbaijan maintains friendly relations with 90 countries of five continents. Envoys from Azerbaijan have represented the Soviet multinational culture in recent times alone in Denmark, Algeria, Belgium, Mozambique, France, Guinea-Bissau ..