BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Tourism, ICT,
culture and energy are among the sectors with the greatest
potential for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Egypt, Egypt’s
Former Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and
International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat told Trend on the sidelines of the
13th Global Baku Forum, themed "Bridging Divides in a World in
Transition".
She noted that the sides have discussed cooperation in the
cinema industry, as well as in higher education, including
collaboration with Al-Azhar University through student exchange
programs between Egypt and Azerbaijan.
Al-Mashat also praised Azerbaijan’s achievements in the oil
sector and said cooperation could expand in energy. “We’re very
impressed by the work that’s happened in Azerbaijan in the oil
sector. Egypt is also doing a lot in oil and gas, and there’s going
to be cooperation in that sphere as well,” she added.
The former minister also highlighted growing collaboration
between the two countries in global initiatives and international
forums. Egypt hosted COP27, while Azerbaijan hosted COP29, which
contributed to closer cooperation on climate-related issues.
She noted that Egypt hosted the World Urban Forum in 2024, while
Azerbaijan is expected to host the next edition later this year,
opening further opportunities for technical cooperation between the
two countries.
Commenting on the Baku Global Forum, Al-Mashat said the platform
plays an important role in bringing together leaders and experts
from around the world to address shared global challenges.
“It is very important to see people with different experiences
from different parts of the world having the same ideas and pushing
the same message. International cooperation is needed,” she
said.
