President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber.

The delegation includes UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Investment, Mohamed Bin Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of State for Economic and Trade Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, and Chief Executive Officer of Masdar Company, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi.

President Ilham Aliyev first thanked the UAE delegation for participation in the official opening ceremony of the Garadagh Solar Power Plant and described it as an example of friendly relations and great respect. The head of state asked Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber to extend his gratitude to the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the participation of this country’s four ministers in the event.

The Azerbaijani President described the official opening ceremony of the Garadagh Solar Power Plant as a historic event, underlining that bilateral relations span a number of other spheres.

President Ilham Aliyev noted that today’s meeting provided a good opportunity to discuss the present environment and prospects for cooperation and highlighted the importance of other joint projects on the agenda for further expanding bilateral ties.

Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber first thanked the head of state on behalf of the delegation for the warm hospitality shown in Azerbaijan. He noted that the leadership of the United Arab Emirates had always noted the importance of strategic partnership with Azerbaijan as a powerful nation.

Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber underscored that Azerbaijan had achieved significant successes within a short span of time to accomplish the goals set. He expressed confidence that existing ties between the two countries serve long-term partnership. At the same time, he underlined that Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates are committed to creating a new example of cooperation and strategic partnership.