The Head of State receives the President of Azerbaijan and they discuss the relations of the two countries

Today, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, received His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on a working visit to the country during which he will participate in the activities of “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.”

His Highness welcomed the President of Azerbaijan and thanked him for accepting the invitation to participate in “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week”. He also congratulated him on his country’s success in hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) and the important results it reached. His Highness pointed out that the President’s efforts are inspiring Aliyev and global trust in Azerbaijan played a key role in the success of the conference.

In this context, His Highness said that the UAE is keen to cooperate with Azerbaijan and other countries in the field of global climate action, based on its belief in the importance of collective action in facing common global challenges.

During the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Azerbaijani President discussed cooperation paths and ways to develop them, especially in the economic, investment and development fields, renewable energy, climate action and other vital aspects that serve the common interests of the two countries and contribute to achieving their aspirations towards sustainable development and prosperity for their people. His Highness noted His Highness the President of the State called for fruitful cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy and renewable energy, including joint wind and solar energy projects.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a number of topics and issues of common interest, and His Highness stressed the UAE’s interest in strengthening its cooperation in the fields of development with all countries of the Caucasus region, especially Azerbaijan.

The meeting also touched on the topics presented by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and their importance in enhancing international awareness of sustainability issues.

For his part, the President of Azerbaijan thanked His Highness the President of the State for inviting him to participate in the “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week”. He praised the warm reception he received during the visit, stressing his country’s keenness to strengthen its relations with the UAE, which is witnessing continuous development and growth at various levels. He also praised the efforts of The UAE aims to enhance cooperation and teamwork in confronting common global challenges, including climate change.

The meeting was attended by: His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office for Special Affairs, and His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. Infrastructure, His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, His Excellency Muhammad Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, His Excellency Jassim Mohammed Buataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Mohammed Murad Al Balushi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan, and a number of officials.

The President of Azerbaijan arrived in the country earlier today, where he was received upon his arrival at the presidential airport in Abu Dhabi by His Highness the President of the State. He was also received by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office for Special Affairs, and His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali. Al Sayegh, Minister of State, His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Head of the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs and Head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and His Excellency Mohammed Murad Al Balushi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan.