UAE and Azerbaijan Presidents Explore New Avenues for Cooperation

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to the UAE to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). His Highness expressed his pleasure in hosting the Azerbaijani President and thanked him for accepting the invitation to attend ADSW. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness congratulated President Aliyev on Azerbaijan's successful hosting of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) and the significant outcomes achieved during the event. His Highness noted that President Aliyev's leadership and global trust in Azerbaijan played a key role in the success of the conference. Recognising the importance of collective action, His Highness further emphasised the UAE's commitment to working with Azerbaijan and other nations to address global challenges. During their meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, they d iscussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation, including in the fields of economy, investment, development, renewable energy, climate action, and other vital sectors that align with the shared interests of both countries. These efforts aim to foster sustainable development and prosperity for their peoples. The discussions also explored key themes of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, highlighting its pivotal role in raising global awareness of sustainability challenges and opportunities. His Highness underscored the extensive collaboration between the two nations in renewable energy, noting joint projects in wind and solar energy involving Masdar and the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR). The two leaders also exchanged views on a range of issues of mutual interest. His Highness reiterated the UAE's keenness to expand cooperation with countries in the Caucasus region, particularly Azerbaijan, with a focus on development-related initiatives. President Aliyev thanked His Highness for the invitation to ta ke part in ADSW and for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He reaffirmed Azerbaijan's dedication to deepening its growing ties with the UAE across diverse sectors. He also commended the UAE's impactful efforts in fostering cooperation and collective action to address shared global challenges, particularly climate change. The meeting was attended by various UAE officials, including H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and several ministers and ambassadors. President Aliyev was received upon his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi by His Highness the UAE President, along with other dignitaries.