Pakistan, Azerbaijan to work together for COP29

Islamabad: In a significant development towards global climate action, Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate closely for the upcoming UN-led global climate summit COP29.

PM's Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Romina Khurshid Alam, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, to discuss preparations for COP29, scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan in November this year.

During the meeting, both sides vowed to maintain close collaboration for pre-COP and post-COP arrangements, alongside a commitment to raise a unified voice and stance during the global summit. Pakistan offered Azerbaijan all the technical expertise required for COP29, emphasizing their shared goals and future.

Ambassador Farhadov expressed gratitude for Pakistan's offer, stating, "Our goals are the same, so inevitably, our future is the same." He highlighted Azerbaijan's immense value for its ties with Pakistan.

The two sides also reiterated the importance of consistent engagements, people-to-people exchanges for enhancing business and trade, and promoting sustainable development. This collaboration underscores the joint efforts of Pakistan and Azerbaijan towards combating climate change on the global stage, setting a promising precedent for international cooperation in environmental conservation and sustainable development.