Baku: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, attended the ‘Victory Day’ celebrations of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the capital, Baku. The event saw the presence of heads of state, government leaders, and senior officials.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Hamdan conveyed greetings from the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. He also extended congratulations to the government and people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of their celebration.
Sheikh Hamdan acknowledged Azerbaijan’s progress and their development agenda, emphasizing the potential for further opportunities within the growing UAE-Azerbaijan relations. He highlighted the commitment of the UAE to expand partnerships that foster stability and prosperity, mentioning cooperation in sectors such as trade, culture, technology, and renewable energy.
Earlier in the day, Sheikh Hamdan arrived in Baku with a high-level delegation for the ‘Victory Day’ celebrations. Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, he was received by Emin Amrullayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Science and Education, alongside other senior officials.
The UAE delegation included Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State; Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al-Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence; Major General Khalifa Rashid Al Hamli, Director of the Office of the Minister of Defence; and Muhammad Murad Al Balushi, UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan.