Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power mull renewable energy, future ties PHOTO/UPDATED

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Mohammad Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, discussed cooperation between the two countries in the energy and renewable energy sectors.

The meeting, held on June 2, highlighted the successful implementation of joint projects, including ACWA Power’s significant role in the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Caucasus region, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Attention was also given to ACWA Power’s selection to carry out a seawater desalination project in Azerbaijan, with contract negotiations currently in their final phase. Discussions focused on preparations for signing the final agreements and commencing construction of the plant.

Mohammad Abunayyan congratulated Azerbaijan on successfully hosting the International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and the Caspian International Power and Green Energy Exhibition. He praised the leadership of both President Ilham Aliyev and the King of Saudi Arabia, and expressed gratitude for the Azerbaijani president’s support of Saudi investments in the country.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on prospects for expanding future cooperation.

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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Mohammad Abunayyan, the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, on June 2, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.