Cooperation matters related to COP29 were discussed during the meeting held in the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan with Director for International Climate Change Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero of United Kingdom Matt Toombs, the Ministry told APA-Economics.
According to the information, the Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Sahib Mammadov has met with Director for International Climate Change Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero of United Kingdom Matt Toombs.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the economic relations between Azerbaijan and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is developing within the rising line. It was noted that the year 2024 being declared as “A year of solidarity for a green world” in Azerbaijan at the Order of the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is an indication that Azerbaijan attaches importance to solving global problems, in addition to stimulating initiatives in the direction of the transition to a green economy. Large projects are being implemented to efficiently use renewable energy sources in accordance with the National Priority of turning Azerbaijan into a country of clean environment and green growth. Besides that, the liberated territories of Azerbaijan and Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan were declared as “green energy zone” and works are underway in this direction.
It was noted that the COP29 which is going to be chaired by Azerbaijan, might serve as an important platform for promotion of the 18th National Sustainable Development Goal project in the international community regarding demining activities proposed by the head of state Ilham Aliyev in addition to the issues of climate change and energy security.
Matt Toombs expressed that the United Kingdom is ready to share its experiences regarding COP, as he emphasized that the measures implemented in the direction of promoting green energy and reducing the effects of global climate change in Azerbaijan are highly appreciated.
The parties discussed the cooperation matters within the framework of COP29 at the meeting.
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