BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. Azerbaijan’s
Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev has paid a visit to Qatar, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Trend.
He took part in the 23rd International Doha Forum, held with the
support of the State of Qatar, and delivered a speech at a panel
session dedicated to climate diplomacy.
Rzayev spoke about Azerbaijan’s policy on transitioning to green
energy and the use of alternative energy sources, as well as the
work carried out and achievements made during its COP29
presidency.
He also discussed Azerbaijan’s contributions to the COP30 event
held in Brazil this November and the country’s ongoing activities
within the framework of the COP Troika international climate
diplomacy.
During the visit, Rzayev held meetings with the leadership and
faculty of Qatar’s Lusail University, as well as with the
leadership of the International Center for Political Studies.
During the meetings, the deputy minister spoke about
Azerbaijan’s active foreign policy course since the restoration of
its independence, its bilateral relations and initiatives within
international organizations, as well as the restoration of the
country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the steps taken
toward normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia,
and both bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Azerbaijan
and Qatar.
The 23rd iteration of the Doha Forum transpired on December 6-7,
encapsulating the thematic focus of “Justice in Action: Beyond
Promises to Progress.” This year's Forum assembled at a critical
juncture characterized by escalating geopolitical dynamics,
increasing humanitarian exigencies, and rapid technological
upheaval, highlighting the imperative for accountable, synergistic
strategies to address collective global dilemmas.
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