The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU, H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, in Addis Ababa.
During the meeting, both officials discussed ways to further strengthen Africa–Azerbaijan relations, focusing on cooperation and mutual support in areas of shared interest.
Chairperson Youssouf commended Azerbaijan for its constructive diplomacy and commitment to peace, both within its region and on the international stage.
Ambassador Nasibov, in turn, congratulated the AU Chairperson on his recent election and reaffirmed his country’s continued support for the African Union. He also conveyed a personal invitation from President Ilham Aliyev for Youssouf to visit Azerbaijan and participate in the World Urban Forum scheduled to take place in Baku next year.
The meeting underscored the growing partnership between Africa and Azerbaijan, aimed at promoting peace, development, and global cooperation.
