Azerbaijan, UAE Foreign Ministries Hold Second Consular Talks

On December 17, the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the second round of consular consultations in Baku.

The consultations were led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Rashed Nadhar Rahmah, Director of the Consular Services Department, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

The sides reviewed the current state and prospects of consular cooperation with the UAE - an important partner country for Azerbaijan, including the possibility of signing new bilateral documents in the field.

They also exchanged views on the latest innovations in the consular field, including the current experience of both countries and the mechanisms towards the digitalization of consular services, considering prospects for cooperation in this area and mutual application of best practices.

The parties emphasized the importance of enhancing relations between the two countries in migration, justice, border, internal affairs, education, social and other areas.

The officials agreed to hold the next meeting of consular consultations in Abu Dhabi in 2026.