Abu Dhabi, July 9 — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders signed a sweeping economic partnership agreement aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, both presidents emphasized the strength of their countries’ relationship, describing it as a strategic partnership rooted in long-standing political and economic ties.
The agreement, which was signed in the presence of both leaders, is expected to accelerate joint projects in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and renewable resources.
Discussions also touched on recent high-level visits, including President Aliyev’s January trip to the UAE and Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Azerbaijan earlier this year — both seen as pivotal in strengthening diplomatic momentum between the nations.
The two sides highlighted ongoing energy collaboration, particularly between SOCAR (Azerbaijan’s state oil company) and ADNOC, as well as growing partnerships in renewable energy with UAE-based Masdar.
Aliyev and Sheikh Mohamed also discussed regional cooperation, including the recent Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held in Khankendi — a city at the center of geopolitical interest in the South Caucasus. UAE participation in the summit was acknowledged as a sign of deepening regional engagement.
The meeting concluded with a symbolic gesture, as President Aliyev presented Sheikh Mohamed with a commemorative gift.
