06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 08:58
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of #Azerbaijan to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.
They discussed strengthening AU-Azerbaijan relations, including the prospect of convening an AU-Azerbaijan Summit to enhance cooperation.
The Chairperson & Amb. Nasibov also explored opportunities for collaboration in public service & public sector modernisation, emphasising the value of exchanging experiences & best practices & institutional capacity-building across the continent.
They also exchanged on current international developments, including the situation in the Middle East & the conflict between the Russian Federation & Ukraine, underscoring the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, & the peaceful resolution of disputes.