Azerbaijan, UAE mull expanding cooperation

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss political, economic, trade, energy, and humanitarian aspects of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

The meeting also covered cooperation within regional and international organizations, as well as the current security situation in the region, News.Az reports, citing the Foreign Ministry.

The sides emphasized the key role of mutual visits by the leaders of both countries, as well as the agreements reached and documents signed during those visits, in elevating bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.

They reviewed the implementation of the agreements reached during the first meeting of the Cooperation Committee on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, held in November last year, and welcomed preparations for the second meeting, which will be held in Baku this year.

The meeting underscored the importance of continuing mutual support within the framework of regional and international organizations.

Bayramov briefed his counterpart on the peace agenda following the August 8 Washington summit between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and the United States.

The meeting noted the positive dynamics in Azerbaijan–UAE relations and discussed possible steps to further facilitate travel for citizens of both countries, along with other initiatives.

The discussion also included an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.

News.Az