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Baku’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative to the African Union Elman Abdullayev has met new AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat.

The diplomat said Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to development of relations with African Union, Azertac reported.

“There is great potential for expanding relations between Azerbaijan and Union,” he added.

Abdullayev further said that Azerbaijan made contribution to development of education in Africa and highlighted the projects carried out by the support of the country jointly with UNESCO, which have importance in the field of girls` education.

Mahamat, in turn, praised Azerbaijan`s role in diversification of the country`s economy. He also highly appreciated steps taken by Azerbaijan in the field of development of relations with African Union.

Mahamat said the projects carried out by Azerbaijan in Africa are priority for Commission. “AU is ready to continue cooperation, as well as to play a platform role in strengthening Azerbaijan`s relations with the countries of Africa,” he added.

The African Union is a regional international intergovernmental organization consisting of 52 African states, created in 2001.

The African Union has several main objects and goals: to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid, to cultivate unity and solidarity among African States, to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of member states, and to promote international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.

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