BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Azerbaijan
expressed its support for brotherly Türkiye for the successful
holding of COP31 and will continue cooperation in advancing the
climate agenda, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, COP29 Lead
Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev said at a briefing held at the
Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization headquarters, Trend reports.
The deputy minister noted that the COP process is one of the
most inclusive platforms in the United Nations system, and this
process brings together not only government representatives, but
also civil society, academic circles, youth, and other
stakeholders.
"By hosting COP29 in November 2024, Azerbaijan has organized one
of the most important international events in the history of its
independence. According to him, the results achieved are remembered
as a significant milestone in the COP process.
High-level champions play an important role within the COP, and
their activities complement intergovernmental negotiations with the
contributions of non-state actors," he emphasized.
Rafiyev also touched upon the preparations for COP31 in Türkiye,
noting that Samet Arvas, a high-level champion of this event, has
extensive experience in the climate field and is already actively
collaborating with various stakeholders.
"Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate
Change, Murat Kurum, is actively leading the preparations as the
designated President of COP31," he added.
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