Abu dhabi: The first meeting of the Cooperation Committee on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Azerbaijan and the UAE was convened in Abu Dhabi.
According to Trend News Agency, the formation of this committee originates from the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations, signed during the UAE President’s official visit to Azerbaijan on September 16. The meeting was chaired by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yalchin Rafiyev, alongside UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Saeed Al Hajeri.
The meeting’s initial phase involved subcommittees focusing on specific sectors including political and diplomatic affairs, economic cooperation, humanitarian initiatives, defense and law enforcement, as well as energy and sustainability. These sessions addressed current collaboration areas, proposed advancements in bilateral relations, and explored potential joint projects.
A private bilateral meeting between Rafiyev and Al Hajeri occurred as part of the committee’s activities, followed by a plenary session led by the co-chairs. This session included representatives from relevant governmental agencies and ambassadors from both countries. During this session, subcommittee co-chairs presented detailed reports on ongoing proposals and initiatives.
The co-chairs highlighted their expectations for the successful implementation of proposed initiatives, focusing on the development and coordination of roadmaps and work plans to achieve concrete outcomes. They also established the modalities and timeline for future meetings and the overall operational framework of the committee.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the progress in Azerbaijan-UAE relations, particularly in recent times. The reciprocal visits of the heads of state and the agreements and documents signed during these visits were noted as pivotal in elevating the countries’ relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Representatives from various Azerbaijani ministries and agencies, including Economy, Energy, Justice, Defense, Internal Affairs, Digital Development and Transport, Science and Education, Culture, and Agriculture, as well as the State Tourism Agency, SOCAR, and the Investment Holding, participated in the meeting.