Abu dhabi: The first meeting of the Cooperation Committee on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The committee was established following the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Relations, signed during the Emirati President’s visit to Azerbaijan on September 16.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was co-chaired by Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions at the meeting covered a wide range of areas, including political, diplomatic, economic, humanitarian, defense, law-enforcement, energy, and sustainability. The discussions aimed at reviewing current cooperation, exploring prospects for future development, and planning upcoming projects.
In addition to the committee discussions, a one-on-one meeting between Yalchin Rafiyev and Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri was held, which was followed by expanded discussions. The co-chairs expressed their expectations for achieving specific results, agreed on a roadmap and work plan, and approved the modalities and schedule for the committee’s future meetings.
The meeting highlighted the growth in relations between Azerbaijan and the UAE and the importance of reciprocal visits by the heads of state. It underscored the significance of signed documents during these visits in enhancing bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level.