The second consular consultations were held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told APA.
The Azerbaijani delegation was led by Emil Safarov, Head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, while the UAE delegation was led by Rashed Nadhar Rahmah, Director of the Consular Services Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the consular consultations, the current state and development prospects of cooperation in the consular field with the United Arab Emirates, an important partner country for Azerbaijan, were discussed, including opportunities for signing new bilateral documents in the sector.
In addition, an exchange of views was held on the latest developments in the consular field, including the experiences and mechanisms applied by both countries in the digitalization of consular services, as well as on expanding cooperation in this area and the possibilities for the mutual application of best practices.
The importance of strengthening relations between the two countries in migration, justice, border, internal affairs, education, social, and other areas was also emphasized.
The parties agreed to hold the next session of the consular consultations in 2026 in Abu Dhabi.