Ilham Aliyev and UAE President discuss large-scale solar and wind plant projects

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has made a phone call to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on June 5.

Touching upon the importance of laying the foundation for Neftchala, Bilasuvar solar power plants and Absheron-Garadagh wind power plant with the participation of the Masdar company, President Aliyev hailed the existing cooperation between the countries in this field.

During the telephone conversation, the sides emphasized the dynamic development of the friendship, brotherhood and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and the UAE in all areas.

The heads of state praised the cooperation and exchange of experience between the UAE’s COP28 Presidency and Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency. Ilham Aliyev invited Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Azerbaijan to participate in the COP29 Summit.

The Azerbaijani leader expressed his gratitude to the UAE for its financial contribution towards addressing the mine problem faced by Azerbaijan, and for their intention to support the humanitarian-based construction projects in Azerbaijan's Karabakh and East Zangezur region.

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed that the relations between the two countries are characterized by friendship, brotherhood, and strategic partnership.

During the phone conversation, the presidents exchanged views on the prospects for development of bilateral relations.