Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services, Jorge Moreira da Silva, on the sidelines of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).

The meeting addressed the current cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and the UN, along with matters related to Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency and prospects for expanding collaboration.

Minister Bayramov outlined the detailed preparations for COP29, underscoring Azerbaijan’s commitment to working closely with the UN as a priority. He highlighted the progress made during the negotiations at COP29 and expressed confidence that the outcomes, along with discussions held at other high-level events, would bolster climate action. He also noted Azerbaijan’s national green energy initiatives and the large-scale reconstruction projects in liberated territories that integrate green technologies. Moreover, Bayramov emphasized the significant challenge posed by landmine threats, underlining the necessity of international cooperation to safeguard citizens’ lives and health.

Jorge Moreira da Silva praised Azerbaijan’s collaborative approach with the UN in organizing COP29 and commended the excellent organization of the conference's execution, wishing the country success in its role as the COP Presidency.

The meeting also included exchanges on various topics of shared interest.