Baku: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan recently held a meeting with President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives. The meeting, reported by APA, took place on November 14 and focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing climate change issues, which are critical for both nations. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Mohamed Muizzu expressed his gratitude … Read more
Baku: “This forum has been a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared commitment to advancing climate finance in action. Our discussions have underscored the critical role of financing and investment in delivering on the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals,” COP29 Lead Negotiator, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev said at the … Read more
BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan welcomed Abdullah al-Alimi, Vice Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, for a meeting on November 14. This interaction marked a significant diplomatic engagement for both nations. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Abdullah al-Alimi extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on successfully organizing and hosting COP29. He highlighted Azerbaijan’s … Read more
Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), on November 14, APA reports. During their meeting, they attended a signing ceremony for several crucial agreements related to the ‘Construction of the Main Irrigation Canal from the Maiden … Read more
Bonn: “Climate finance is key to unlocking climate action on the ground,” Simon Stiell, the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) wrote on X, APA reports. “Climate finance is not charity. An ambitious new climate finance goal is entirely in the self-interest of every single nation. We must agree on … Read more
Baku: Former British Prime Minister Theresa May urged governments to support businesses in addressing climate change during the “COP29 Business, Investment, and Philanthropy Climate Platform” event. The event, organized by the Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), was part of the 29th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) held in … Read more
Baku: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to allocate $3.5 billion over the next seven years toward the development of water resources, agriculture, and food sectors in Central Asia. This announcement was made by ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa during the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Climate, Innovation and Trade Partnership ministerial meeting, … Read more
BAKU: Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hikmat Hajiyev, has issued a strong response to Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, accusing him of attempting to undermine the credibility of the COP process. Hajiyev’s remarks came after Borrell’s controversial statement comparing the European Union to a … Read more
New York: Jin Liqun, President and Chairman of the Board of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), emphasized the necessity of providing financial assistance to those adversely affected by climate change during his speech at the Finance, Investment and Trade Day of the Co-Chairs of the Finance Ministers’ Coalition within the framework of COP29. According … Read more
