Azerbaijan is considering reopening its embassy in Libya nearly two years after suspending operations as part of a broader restructuring of its diplomatic missions abroad, according to Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev.
In remarks published by the Azerbaijan State News Agency, Rafiyev stated that Azerbaijan currently maintains diplomatic relations with 53 of Africa’s 54 countries.
He added that the Central African Republic remains the only country where formal diplomatic relations have yet to be finalized, noting that the process is expected to be completed soon.
Rafiyev confirmed that Azerbaijan currently operates embassies in six African countries and described the embassy in Libya as “temporarily suspended.”
However, he stressed that reopening the diplomatic mission remains under active consideration and is included on the government’s agenda.
The possible return of the Azerbaijani embassy is viewed as a sign of renewed diplomatic engagement with Libya at a time when the country continues efforts to strengthen international relations and expand political and economic partnerships.
In December 2024, the Azerbaijani parliament approved the suspension of several diplomatic missions abroad, including the embassies in Libya and Syria, as well as the country’s consulate general in the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Azerbaijani officials at the time said the move was part of a broader reorganization of diplomatic representation overseas.
