UAE and Azerbaijan announce comprehensive strategic partnership

September 16, 2025 / 5:54 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, witnessed the announcement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. This agreement marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations, aiming to deepen collaboration across a wide range of sectors while aligning with the development priorities of both nations.

Strengthening bilateral cooperation

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing economic growth, innovation, and social development. It seeks to foster broader cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of the Emirati and Azerbaijani peoples, enhancing the strategic ties between the two nations.

Signing of major agreements

The two presidents also attended the signing of multiple memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering key sectors such as transport, energy, tourism, media, justice, and workforce development. Agreements were also signed to facilitate container-ship building and establish the UAE-Azerbaijan Business Council, boosting commercial ties and investment.

Focus on innovation, energy, and artificial intelligence

Among the MoUs signed was an agreement between Abu Dhabi Holding Company and Azerbaijan Investment Holding. Another key agreement focused on exploring renewable and clean energy projects within designated green energy zones in the UAE. Additionally, the two countries signed an MoU to develop artificial intelligence tools in education, including an AI-powered virtual tutor and intelligent teaching assistant. A further agreement was signed to support the implementation of Azerbaijan’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2025–2028, aimed at enhancing digital transformation and innovation ecosystems.

High-level delegations witness signing ceremony

The MoUs were exchanged by His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State, and His Excellency Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. The signing took place in the presence of senior officials from both nations and members of the UAE delegation accompanying #https://www.mohamedbinzayed.ae/en/His Highness the President.