The UAE parliamentary delegation, led by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal
National Council, arrived in Azerbaijan on October 28, 2025, for an official
visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and parliamentary relations.
The visit includes high-level meetings focused on expanding diplomatic,
economic, and military collaboration between the two nations.
UAE Parliamentary Delegation Welcomed on Official Visit
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Saqr
Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), arrived in the Republic
of Azerbaijan on October 28, 2025, marking an important official visit to
further bilateral ties. According to Azernews, Ghobash and his delegation were
received at Heydar Aliyev International Airport by Deputy Speaker of the Milli
Majlis Ziyafat Asgarov, Javanshir Pashazadeh, Head of the Inter-Parliamentary Relations
Working Group with the UAE, and other Azerbaijani officials. National flags of
both countries were displayed prominently as a symbol of respect and
fraternity.
High-Level Meetings to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
During the visit, Saqr Ghobash is expected to engage in a
series of meetings with Azerbaijani officials. These discussions will focus on
assessing the current state and future prospects of cooperation between
Azerbaijan and the UAE. The agenda includes parliamentary collaboration,
legislative expertise exchange, and strengthening institutional partnerships.
This official visit reflects the UAE's commitment to deepening diplomatic
relations and expanding channels of dialogue with Azerbaijan.
UAE's Commitment to Parliamentary and Institutional Cooperation
As Dubai Eye 103.8 reports, the visit also underscores the
UAE’s broader efforts to foster constructive partnerships and coordinated
positions on shared interests. Ghobash's delegation will explore ways to
further develop parliamentary and institutional cooperation, reflecting the
strength of the longstanding partnership between the two countries, nurtured by
the leadership of both nations.
Military Cooperation Highlighted by Recent UAE Visit
In parallel with the parliamentary visit, there has been
significant advancement in military ties. Brigadier General Mohammed Saeed
Alsalmi, Commander of the UAE Presidential Guard Special Operations Forces, led
a delegation to Azerbaijan from October 26. According to Caliber.az and
Trend.az, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov
welcomed the UAE delegation, emphasizing the ongoing development of military
cooperation. The visit included discussions on joint exercises, such as the “Indestructible
Partnership-2025” special forces exercise recently conducted in Azerbaijan. The
delegations also visited military units and paid tribute at monuments honoring
Azerbaijan’s national leader Heydar Aliyev and fallen martyrs, reinforcing
mutual respect and military ties.
Strategic Partnership Between Azerbaijan and UAE
This parliamentary and military cooperation visit
complements broader relations between the two countries. Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently held
an expanded meeting in Shusha, exchanging over ten cooperation documents. These
included a joint declaration on a strategic comprehensive partnership and
memorandums of understanding covering energy, artificial intelligence, and
investment sectors. The trade turnover between the UAE and Azerbaijan reached
$2.24 billion in 2024, reflecting expanding economic ties.
Symbolic and Institutional Highlights
- The
UAE delegation’s reception with national flags symbolizes respect between
the two sovereign states.
- The
visit includes attendance at an international parliamentary conference
celebrating the 30th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Constitution, hosted by
Speaker Sahiba Gafarova.
- The
UAE military delegation's visit to Azerbaijani Special Forces units
highlights operational cooperation and professional exchange.
- Both
countries continue to build on their shared interests with documents and
agreements signed in recent months, aiming for strategic collaboration across
multiple sectors.
This visit by the UAE parliamentary delegation underlines a significant phase of diplomatic engagement between Azerbaijan and the UAE, promoting multifaceted cooperation that includes legislative, economic, and security dimensions. The careful planning of high-level meetings and military cooperation initiatives indicates both nations’ interest in elevating their strategic partnership in line with regional and global developments.