The call to climate action was high on the agenda as the Presidents of the UAE and Azerbaijan held talks over a phone call, national news agency WAM reported.
With the COP28 currently underway in Dubai, Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev expressed hopes that the conference's outcomes would lead to significant, practical steps in global climate action and effectively foster sustainable economic and social development worldwide.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Aliyev also discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties specially focusing on key sectors including economic development, renewable energy, and other fields crucial for sustainable development.
Various regional and international issues of mutual interest were also discussed.


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