Baku: Samir Sharifov, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan and Co-Chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, met with Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing of Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place in Baku, where Al-Hogail was present to participate in the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the meeting highlighted the significance of the World Urban Forum being held in Baku, with special emphasis on the involvement of Saudi Arabia in this global event. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia.
Discussions also encompassed the topic of modern urbanization, wherein both parties exchanged ideas on the subject. Furthermore, they explored the prospects for further strengthening economic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.