BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 2. Foreign Minister of
Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov has met with the Special Adviser to the
UN Secretary General on Climate Action and Just Transition Selwyn
Charles Hart, who is visiting our country to participate in the VI
World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Azerbaij told Trend.
It was noted that the meeting discussed issues of preparation
for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the negotiation
process, as well as issues of cooperation.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted that, despite the fact that
Azerbaijan is a country rich in hydrocarbon resources, it has set a
course for the transition to alternative energy at the national
level and the country is currently determined to demonstrate its
contribution to these efforts at the international level within the
framework of COP29. A number of important meetings and events have
already been held in this direction. The importance of ensuring
continuity of such contacts with various parties, including the UN,
was also emphasized.
During the meeting, the importance of conducting educational
work on climate change issues was emphasized.
Special Adviser Selwyn Charles Hart highlighted the country’s
preparations for COP29 and the establishment of the COP Troika
format to ensure coordination with other countries hosting the
event. It was noted that the start date of COP29 coincides with the
period when NDCs (National Determined Contributions) will be
determined for countries and in this regard, COP29 could be a good
opportunity.
During the meeting, there were also exchanged views on other
issues of mutual interest and related to cooperation in the fight
against climate change.