Islamabad, 2 May 2024 (TDI): Azerbaijan and Pakistan to work together for COP29 which is to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan in Nov 2024.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov met the Prime Minister’s coordinator, Romina Khurshid at her office to discuss the upcoming UN-led global climate summit Alam on Tuesday.
COP29 is a significant development towards global climate action. Throughout the meeting, both parties pledged to uphold strong cooperation for pre-COP and post-COP preparations, affirming their dedication to presenting a unified front and position at the global summit.
Pakistan extended full technical support to Azerbaijan for COP29, underlining their mutual objectives and ongoing collaboration.
Ambassador Farhadov expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s offer, stating, “Our goals are the same, so inevitably, our future is the same.” He highlighted Azerbaijan’s immense value for its ties with Pakistan.
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Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, brings its own unique perspective and expertise to the table. As a country with a rich natural resource base and a growing economy, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in promoting renewable energy, conservation efforts, and environmental sustainability.
Both parties emphasized the significance of ongoing engagements and people-to-people exchanges to bolster business, trade, and sustainable development.
This joint endeavor between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in combating global climate change sets a positive example for international cooperation in environmental preservation and sustainable development.
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COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), stands as a pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change.
Scheduled to convene soon, COP29 will bring together nations from around the world to discuss and negotiate strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and mobilizing financial resources for climate action.
