UAE, Azerbaijan seal strategic partnership

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The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev witnessed the announcement, which aims to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, supporting both nations’ development goals.

The two leaders also oversaw the signing of several memoranda of understanding, covering key areas such as transport, energy, tourism, media, justice and workforce development.

Additional agreements include a deal on container-ship building and the launch of the UAE–Azerbaijan Business Council, further boosting economic ties between the two countries.

Other agreements include:

  • An MoU between Abu Dhabi Holding Company and Azerbaijan Investment Holding
  • An MoU on exploring development and investment opportunities in renewable and clean energy projects within designated green energy zones in the UAE
  • An MoU on the application of artificial intelligence in education through the development of an AI-powered virtual tutor to support students, as well as an intelligent teaching assistant to aid teachers in schools
  • An MoU on the implementation of the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the period 2025–2028, aimed at advancing AI capabilities through strategy-driven technology deployment, digital transformation, and the development of talent, startups, and innovation ecosystems.

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