I would like to thank the President of the United Arab Emirates for inviting me to attend this important meeting.

I feel very honored to speak in front of this audience.

Yesterday we had a great meeting with Mr. President.

This once again confirmed the strategic importance of relations between Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates in many areas.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all parties who received us.

APA reports that the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said these words during his speech at the official opening of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Congratulating the President and the people of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of his great achievements and rapid development, the head of state stated that the United Arab Emirates has become one of the most stable, developed and successful countries in the world and said: "We, as your brothers in Azerbaijan, are very proud of the work you are doing."