A declaration intended to elevate bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom to the level of a strategic partnership has been signed. According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Presidency, the signing ceremony took place within the framework of the 9th European Political Community (EPC) Summit held in Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
The "Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" was signed by Azerbaijani President İlham Aliyev and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
With this declaration, the parties aim to strengthen cooperation in the fields of defense and security to support regional peace and stability. The text also includes provisions for expanding bilateral trade and investment relations and promoting sustainable and diversified economic growth.
Under the agreement, the establishment of long-term commercial partnerships in priority sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and services, as well as increasing information sharing and developing connections between the business communities, is envisioned. Pointing to the importance of regional and international connectivity, the parties will support the development of the Middle Corridor.
Other topics in the declaration include climate change resilience, energy security, net-zero targets, green finance, and low-carbon technologies. Deepening cooperation in the field of education, as well as sharing experiences on artificial intelligence, digital governance, and the innovation ecosystem, were also among the prominent items in the text.
News Source: 12punto
