Ankara: Azerbaijan’s Presidential Representative for Climate Issues, Mukhtar Babayev, has been actively engaged in discussions concerning the upcoming COP31 to be held in Trkiye. Babayev’s recent meetings highlight the strengthening of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Trkiye, focusing on joint initiatives to address climate change challenges.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Babayev emphasized the importance of these discussions in his statement to APA’s Trkiye bureau. He noted the review of potential contributions to ensure the successful organization of COP31, acknowledging the complexity of the current global and geopolitical landscape. Despite these challenges, Babayev affirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to supporting Trkiye at the highest level.
Babayev also participated in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where he engaged with leaders from Turkish Aerospace Industries. These meetings explored advanced technologies capable of measuring emissions, particularly methane gas, through satellites and space observation systems. Such technologies enable the identification of countries with higher emissions, facilitating targeted support. Discussions also covered the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and modern aviation technologies in firefighting and emissions monitoring. Babayev highlighted the identified areas for cooperation and expressed plans to continue efforts in these directions.