New york: Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has sounded an alarm over the rapid shrinkage of the Caspian Sea, stating that the primary cause is not climate change. President Aliyev addressed the issue during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the deteriorating environmental condition of the Caspian Sea.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev referenced his previous warnings at the 2022 Summit of the Caspian Littoral States, emphasizing that the situation has worsened since then. He urged the littoral states to collaborate in preventing an ecological disaster that could have unpredictable impacts. Furthermore, Azerbaijan expressed its willingness to work closely with the UN to address the issue effectively.