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Sharjah 24
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
UAE President receives Speaker of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis
The meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council. His Highness extended a warm welcome to Speaker Gafarova, wishing her a successful and productive visit. He underscored the strong and enduring ties between the UAE and Azerbaijan. During their meeting, His Highness and the Speaker discussed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation, with particular emphasis on parliamentary collaboration. They highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary engagement in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting mutual understanding on shared issues. Both sides also acknowledged the role of legislative bodies in fostering dialogue and closer relations between nations, contributing to regional and global stability. Speaker Gafarova commended the progress in Azerbaijan-UAE relations, attributing this advancement to robust cooperation and the shared vision of both nations in achieving development and prosperity for their peoples.
Al Etihad
07-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE President receives Speaker of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis
7 May 2025 19:44 ABU DHABI (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Her Excellency Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is on an official visit to the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Highness extended a warm welcome to Speaker Gafarova, wishing her a successful and productive visit. H.H. underscored the strong and enduring ties between the UAE and their meeting, His Highness and the Speaker discussed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation, with particular emphasis on parliamentary highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary engagement in strengthening bilateral ties and promoting mutual understanding on shared sides also acknowledged the role of legislative bodies in fostering dialogue and closer relations between nations, contributing to regional and global Gafarova commended the progress in Azerbaijan-UAE relations, attributing this advancement to robust cooperation and the shared vision of both nations in achieving development and prosperity for their meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Dr. Sedra Al Mansoori, Vice Chair of the UAE–Azerbaijan Friendship Committee, and several officials.
Sharjah 24
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
FNC Speaker, Azerbaijan's Speaker of National Assembly discuss tie
The meeting underscored the importance of advancing parliamentary relations in parallel with the growing bilateral ties between the UAE and Azerbaijan, supported by the strong commitment of both nations' leaderships to deepen cooperation across various sectors. The FNC and the National Assembly of Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance frameworks for cooperation, coordination, and dialogue on issues of mutual interest. It also encourages increased communication between the two legislative bodies, including exchange of visits, joint parliamentary events, and bilateral coordination in regional and international parliamentary forums. The agreement reflects shared interests in promoting security, peace, sustainable development, future foresight, innovation, and diplomatic knowledge exchange between the two nations, reinforcing their collaboration on key global issues. At the outset of the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed Dr. Gafarova and her delegation, noting that this first official visit by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan marks a new chapter in the evolution of parliamentary relations between the two countries. Ghobash also highlighted the UAE's achievements in women's empowerment, particularly in parliamentary representation. He noted that, thanks to the support of the UAE's leadership, women now comprise 50 percent of the FNC's membership, reflecting the nation's longstanding commitment to gender equality since its founding. Dr. Gafarova expressed her pleasure at visiting the UAE and the FNC. She also commended the UAE's notable accomplishments, especially its progress in promoting women's participation in parliamentary and public life. Several FNC members attended the meeting.
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
UAE FNC Speaker, Azerbaijan's Speaker of National Assembly discuss strengthening parliamentary ties
6 May 2025 18:42 ABU DHABI (WAM)Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), held official talks with Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan, and her accompanying delegation, as part of her official visit to the UAE at the invitation of the meeting underscored the importance of advancing parliamentary relations in parallel with the growing bilateral ties between the UAE and Azerbaijan, supported by the strong commitment of both nations' leaderships to deepen cooperation across various FNC and the National Assembly of Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance frameworks for cooperation, coordination, and dialogue on issues of mutual interest. It also encourages increased communication between the two legislative bodies, including exchange of visits, joint parliamentary events, and bilateral coordination in regional and international parliamentary agreement reflects shared interests in promoting security, peace, sustainable development, future foresight, innovation, and diplomatic knowledge exchange between the two nations, reinforcing their collaboration on key global the outset of the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed Dr. Gafarova and her delegation, noting that this first official visit by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan marks a new chapter in the evolution of parliamentary relations between the two also highlighted the UAE's achievements in women's empowerment, particularly in parliamentary noted that, thanks to the support of the UAE's leadership, women now comprise 50 percent of the FNC's membership, reflecting the nation's longstanding commitment to gender equality since its Gafarova expressed her pleasure at visiting the UAE and the FNC. She also commended the UAE's notable accomplishments, especially its progress in promoting women's participation in parliamentary and public life. Several FNC members also attended the meeting.
Bahrain News Gazette
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Shura Council Chairman Engages in Strategic Talks with Azerbaijani Speaker
Baku: Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, met with Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan's National Assembly, on the sidelines of the 15th General Assembly of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Baku. Al Saleh underscored the shared parliamentary commitment to strengthening Bahrain-Azerbaijan ties through legislative cooperation and fostering parliamentary partnerships. He highlighted ongoing collaboration in the parliamentary, trade, and tourism sectors, emphasizing its role in advancing mutual interests. According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Saleh noted that both countries share aligned views on key issues, particularly in promoting peace and coexistence, expressing optimism about further strategic steps to enhance bilateral relations. Al Saleh commended Azerbaijan's efforts in hosting parliamentary meetings and commended Gafarova's leadership within the APA and the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network. He also lauded Azerbaijan's successful organisation of the APA sessions, underscoring its capacity to host high-level parliamentary conferences. On her part, Gafarova highlighted the growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Bahrain and underscored the commitment to further enhance relations. She congratulated Bahrain on its election as APA president for 2026, pledging support to strengthen the association's role in advancing inter-parliamentary collaboration across Asia. She also commended Bahrain's parliamentary delegations for their active engagement and constructive contributions, acknowledging the commitment of Shura Council and Council of Representatives members to parliamentary dialogue at regional and international forums.
