<span style="color: #222222;">The fifth round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations was held in New Delhi. Both sides reviewed India-Azerbaijan bilateral relations comprehensively including, political, trade and economic, consular, culture, and education matters.<br />''<br />''Views were also exchanged on regional issues and cooperation in the UN and other multilateral bodies. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma.<br />''<br />''This year, India and Azerbaijan mark 30th anniversary of establishment of their diplomatic relations. India was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of Azerbaijan in 1991.<br />''<br />''The two countries have successfully diversified cooperation in various areas especially in trade, commerce and energy sectors. Bilateral trade has grown many-fold and stands at around one billion dollars today. Azerbaijan is emerging as an important supplier of crude oil to India.<br />''<br />''ONGC Videsh Limited has significant interests in Azerbaijan's hydrocarbon sector. About 1400 Indians are living in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is also attracting growing numbers of Indian tourists.</span><br />