COP28 President congratulates Azerbaijan on hosting COP29

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on becoming the host country for COP29, and said they're looking "forward to working together to continue building momentum on climate action, keeping 1.5°C within reach and leaving no one behind".

Azerbaijan's Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev, said they will maintain close cooperation with the UAE and Brazil, the host of COP30, to ensure a smooth transition and continue joint efforts in the global response to climate change, and accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.

“We recognise the importance of the global response to climate change, and through joint initiatives, we aim to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future,” he said.

He expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and the COP28 President for the efforts in driving climate action paths, pointing to the continuation of the momentum and building on the great successes achieved by COP28, and working together to ensure that COP29 in Azerbaijan becomes a symbol of hope and progress in the global efforts to combat climate change.

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