Azerbaijan, UAE mull cooperation in family, women's and children's rights

Bahar Muradova, Chairperson of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Family, Women and Children's Affairs, discussed the possibilities of mutual cooperation with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Azerbaijan, Mohammed Al Blushi, Report informs.

Muradova noted that relations between Azerbaijan and the UAE are based on common historical, national and cultural values, developing in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, and are of a high-level partnership.

She said that in recent years, the dynamics of economic, trade and political relations between the two countries have changed positively, and important cooperation has been established in a number of strategic areas - especially in the field of green energy and digital technologies. She added that these achievements serve the development and prosperity of not only the two countries but the region.

The UAE ambassador emphasized that the high-level bilateral relations between the two countries are based on the principles of mutual respect and cooperation. Mohammed Al Blushi noted that the mutual visits and meetings of the heads of state of Azerbaijan and the UAE, especially the high-level meetings held on the eve of COP29, have given impetus to the further deepening of the growing exchange in the trade, economic and cultural spheres.

During the meeting, opportunities for cooperation in the field of protection of family, women and children's rights were discussed, and it was proposed to establish relations with the UAE Ministry of Family Protection and organize mutual meetings in this regard. The parties expressed their confidence that the exchange of experience and institutional cooperation in this area will contribute to the social policy of both countries in the future.