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UAE + Azerbaijan bolster partnership: Azerbaijan and the UAE discussed expanding economic partnerships across various sectors, including tourism, logistics, industry, agriculture, SMEs, technology, and renewable energy during an intergovernmental committee session chaired by Economy Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and his Azerbaijani counterpart Mikayil Jabbarov, Wam reports.
The UAE and Azerbaijan agreed to establish joint work teams to explore further economic cooperation in priority industries across the private and public sectors.
The delegations also agreed to provide support for exporters and importers in a bid to boost bilateral trade and facilitate Azerbaijani exports to regional markets. The session also explored launching initiatives to support startup growth and boosting investments, particularly in the food and manufacturing industries.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a private meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in New Alamein City in Egypt, where they discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the UAE and Egypt and enhancing cooperation across key sectors, according to Wam. The two heads of state also addressed the regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to continuing coordination.
Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the escalating regional tensions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over a phone call, Wam reports. The two ministers addressed the situation in Gaza, affirming the need for a ceasefire. The conversation also covered the situation in Sudan.
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