BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 18. On December 17,
2025, the second consular consultations between the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates took place in Baku,
Trend reports via the
Azerbaijani MFA.
The Azerbaijani delegation at the consular consultations was led
by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the delegation
from the United Arab Emirates was headed by Rashid Nadhar Rahmah,
Director of the Consular Services Department of the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
During the consultations, discussions centered on the current
state and prospects for the enhancement of consular relations
between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates, a key partner
nation for Azerbaijan. The possibility of signing new bilateral
agreements in this field was also explored.
The dialogue further addressed the latest advancements in
consular services, with both parties sharing insights into their
respective experiences and the mechanisms employed in the
digitalization of consular services. Additionally, the discussions
focused on opportunities for expanding cooperation and the mutual
adoption of best practices in this domain.
Moreover, the importance of strengthening bilateral ties in
several key areas, such as migration, justice, border control,
internal affairs, education, social services, and others, was
underscored.
The parties reached an agreement to hold the next round of
consular consultations in Abu Dhabi in 2026.
