UAE ready to support Azerbaijan during its presidency of COP29

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Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov has met with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the sides noted that the Presidents of both countries attach special importance to the deepening of friendly, brotherly and partner relations and the comprehensive development of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UAE. They also discussed strategic role of cooperation with the UAE in the implementation of Azerbaijan's green energy agenda. The pair mentioned that the foundation of two solar and one wind power plants with a capacity of 1 GW will be laid this year as a part of the phased implementation of 10 GW onshore and offshore green energy projects with Masdar, and it was agreed to create new production capacities, as well as to accelerate the processes.

The meeting saw discussions on ADNOC on the First-Phase Absheron project, expanding cooperation in the upstream sector of both countries, as well as preparation for the COP29 and intensive contacts in this regard. The UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology also expressed his country’s support for the development of an energy partnership with Azerbaijan aimed at effective results, as well as Azerbaijan during its chairmanship of COP29.

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