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green solutions, sustainable development, supply chain resilience, transportation,

communication, food security, water security, tourism, and digital transformation, in addition

to expanding investment in these areas, among others.

The Ministers underscored the historical and cultural ties between the countries and the
importance of academic and educational exchanges in further promoting mutual

understanding and cooperation.

The Ministers highlighted the vast natural resources and investment opportunities in energy,

mining, and petrochemical industries across Arab countries, Central Asian states, and

Azerbaijan.

The Ministers supported the ongoing efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation and

encourage investment between their countries in order to achieve joint benefits.

The Ministers stressed the importance of developing connected transport routes, strong

logistics and trade networks between the two regions to facilitate the movement of goods

and people and reiterated their support for infrastructure projects within Central Asia and
Azerbaijan, such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (The Middle Corridor).

The Ministers called for enhanced cooperation in green economy, digital economy, AI,
fintech, and research and innovation and encouraged joint investment in these strategic

areas between the countries.

The Ministers stressed the importance of cooperation in environmental preservation, climate

action, and the protection of glaciers and water resources, and expressed their readiness to

share expertise in water resource management and sustainable solutions to combat water
scarcity.

The Ministers outlined the significance of cooperation in healthcare, poverty reduction, and
economic inclusion, including empowering women and youth and enhancing the rights of

people of determination and the elderly.

The Ministers commended the leading role played by participating countries in confronting

climate change and supporting international efforts in this regard, as demonstrated by the

hosting of three consecutive Conference of the Parties Egypt (COP27), the UAE (COP28),

and Azerbaijan (COP29)-and the Action Agenda initiatives aimed at aligning climate action

with sustainable development.

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