UAE-Azerbaijan green collaboration set to expand: Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Mikayil Jabbarov on the sidelines of COP29 to discuss increasing investments in the green economy transition, expanding renewable energy partnerships, and fostering joint digital initiatives, Azerbaijan’s state news agency Azertac reports. The meeting also focused on ramping up economic and trade relations, focusing on supporting the economic diversification goals of both countries.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the situation in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan in a call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday, state news agency Wam reports. The two called for expanding humanitarian responses and reaching a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
The foreign minister also met with his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov in Abu Dhabi yesterday. They discussed enhancing cooperation between the UAE and Turkmenistan in key areas, including trade, investment, and energy, Wam reports. The two foreign ministers also addressed regional and international issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei and State Minister Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh.
ALSO- Earlier this week, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening the comprehensive economic partnership between the two nations, Wam reports. The leaders discussed regional and international issues, focusing on the situations in Gaza and Lebanon.