By Gulnara Rahimova

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Azerbaijan and
Saudi Arabia are expanding their economic cooperation through new
investment projects, Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir
Sharifov said at an event in Baku marking Saudi Arabia’s National

Sharifov noted that the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation
plays a central role in deepening bilateral ties. He added that
agreements in trade, energy, agriculture, and tourism align with
the long-term interests of both nations.

“The fruitful cooperation between our countries, covering a wide
range of sectors, continues to develop in line with the interests
of our peoples,” Sharifov said.

He highlighted the outcomes of the eighth meeting of the Joint
Commission, held in Saudi Arabia in April, and pointed to Saudi
participation in the first Azerbaijan Investment Forum in Baku as
further evidence of strengthening business links.

At the forum, Saudi-based Aqua Power and the Government of
Azerbaijan signed an agreement to implement a major seawater
desalination project in the country. Sharifov called the deal an
important step in expanding cooperation and congratulated both
sides on the achievement.

He expressed confidence that Azerbaijan-Saudi economic ties will
continue to grow, alongside the strong political and cultural
partnership between the two nations.