DUBLIN, Ireland, November 12. Azerbaijan and
the United Kingdom intend to deepen trade and investment ties and
support the development of the Middle Corridor, alongside related
transport, logistics and infrastructure projects.
This is stipulated in the joint declaration on strategic
partnership between the two countries, signed by Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Dublin
on November 12.
The participants aim to strengthen economic ties, facilitate
long-term commercial partnerships, promote knowledge sharing and
encourage business-to-business engagement.
Renewable energy, infrastructure and services have been
identified as priority areas for cooperation.
The document also highlights the importance of regional and
international connectivity. The two sides will support the
development of the Middle Corridor and projects that facilitate
cross-border trade and investment.
They also underscored the role of the Joint Intergovernmental
Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, which will serve as
the principal platform for advancing joint initiatives in
investment, economic diversification, Middle Corridor development
and energy cooperation.
