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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.
The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sustained dialogue and strategic policymaking to foster
a long-term Arab-Central Asia-Azerbaijan economic partnership that promotes regional development
and enhances prosperity for their peoples.
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