Baku: Oil prices have surged in the global markets.
On the London InterContinental Exchange Futures (ICE), Brent crude oil rose by $0.31, reaching a trading value of $79.01. Simultaneously, the price of Light crude oil at the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) increased by $0.25, reaching a standing value of $74.07.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Simon Stiell, APA reports.
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Simon Stiell noted that the fact-finding mission of the UN is already in Azerbaijan and has held fruitful discussions with the Azerbaijani side, applauding the preparatory work carried out by Azerbaijan for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – COP29.
He emphasized that the employees of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change held very productive meetings and discussions with their Azerbaijani counterparts from various areas.
He welcomed the inclusion of women in the organizing committee established in Azerbaijan for hosting COP29.
Simon Stiell said given that COP had been held 28 times and considering rich experience of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in organ
izing COP, they are ready – as a UN family – to support Azerbaijan and share their experience.
Source: Azeri-Press news agency