Presidents of UAE and Azerbaijan discuss improving bilateral relations and monitor exchange of agreements
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Baku: President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday discussed cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to improve ties in key fields that serve the mutual interests of both nations and their aspirations. for progress, development and sustainable prosperity.
At the beginning of their meeting held at the Presidential Palace in Baku, President Ilham Aliyev warmly welcomed Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his delegation, highlighting the importance of the visit in strengthening bilateral relations. The two leaders also exchanged New Year greetings and conveyed their hopes for a year of prosperity and success for both countries and their people.
Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, welcomes the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and President Ilham Aliyev reviewed strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Azerbaijan, especially in vital fields such as economic, development, renewable energy, environment, culture, education and other areas that improve sustainable development in both countries. .
In addition, both sides exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Climate change
The meeting also addressed the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), hosted by Azerbaijan this year. In this context, His Highness expressed his best wishes for Azerbaijan to successfully host this global event and continue to build on the UAE Consensus announced at COP28 last year.
The UAE Consensus aims to accelerate practical and tangible global climate action and address climate challenges, thereby enhancing sustainable economic and social development for all the world’s people.
His Highness the President of the United Arab Emirates expressed his pleasure in visiting Azerbaijan and meeting with President Aliyev in an effort to continue working together to strengthen bilateral relations. His Highness stated that these links are evolving rapidly in various fields.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (centre left), bids farewell to Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan (centre right), after an official reception at the Zagulba Presidential Residence. in Baku
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Strengthening relationships
Furthermore, His Highness stated that the UAE wishes to strengthen its relations with Azerbaijan, especially in vital areas that support development and prosperity in both countries, including economic, investment, renewable energy and food security cooperation, among others. areas.
His Highness highlighted that the volume of non-oil trade between the two countries has multiplied in recent years, reflecting significant progress towards strengthening relations in the coming period as a result of collaboration and shared commitment to strengthening the partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan.
His Highness emphasized that the United Arab Emirates attaches great importance to stability, peace and development in the Caucasus region and is committed to enhancing cooperation and partnership with all its countries, in particular Azerbaijan, for the benefit of the people. region of.
Positive development
His Highness reiterated his welcome to the positive developments and recent peacebuilding steps achieved between Azerbaijan and Armenia, affirming the UAE’s focus on supporting peace, stability and development for all at the regional and global levels. His Highness also underlined his firm belief in the need to build bridges of cooperation and dialogue while resolving disputes peacefully.
The President of Azerbaijan expressed his gratitude for the support of His Highness the President for relations between the two countries and highlighted the significant progress in their development in recent years. This growth, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, trade and investment, reflects the deepening cooperation between the two nations.
He also praised the strategic development projects undertaken by the United Arab Emirates in Azerbaijan. Among them, the Garadagh solar photovoltaic (PV) plant launched by Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) stood out.
Power plant
Noting that the Garadagh solar photovoltaic power plant is the largest operational facility of its kind in the region and Azerbaijan’s first independent solar energy project with foreign investment, he underlined the importance of these collaborative ventures in driving sustainable development and prosperity in Azerbaijan.
Concluding the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue collaborating in the development of bilateral relations and expanding their scope beyond economic, investment and development cooperation to serve their mutual interests.
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev oversaw the exchange of memorandums of understanding and a letter of intent between the two countries. These agreements aim to expand cooperation in various sectors, supporting the two countries’ vision for sustainable development and prosperity.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (L face not shown) and Lham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan (not shown), witness a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange ceremony, during a official reception at the Zagulba Presidential Residence. .
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Memoranda of understanding
Strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan
Cooperation between the Ministry of Finance of the UAE and the Ministry of Finance of Azerbaijan
Collaboration between Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
Letter of Intent between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan
Cooperation on investments in energy transmission projects.
Strategic collaboration for the export of green energy
Roadmap for the implementation of a 1GW renewable energy project
Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) to deepen collaboration to promote secure, reliable and responsible energy supply that supports a global energy transition fair, orderly and equitable.
On behalf of the UAE, the memoranda and agreements were exchanged by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Representing Azerbaijan was His Excellency Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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