By Elias Al Helou

Saudi, Azerbaijan sign MoU for mutual exemption from visa requirements for diplomatic and special passport holders

Both countries explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties and reviewed recent developments in regional and international contexts

This was revealed during the high-level week of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Saudi Foreign Affairs Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Azerbaijani Foreign Affairs Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met recently during the high-level week of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

The ministers signed a memorandum of understanding to mutually exempt holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports from short-stay visa requirements between their countries. They also explored avenues to strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors and reviewed recent developments in both regional and international contexts, along with ongoing efforts in these areas.

Moreover, the meeting was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi ambassador to the United States, and Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.

Furthermore, in August 2023, Saudi Arabia introduced visit visas for tourists from eight new countries. Citizens from these eight countries can apply for a visa electronically or upon arrival at any one of the country’s ports. A visit visa allows visitors to perform Umrah, visit family and friends, conduct business, and tour the country’s heritage sites. The countries include: Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, South Africa, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

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