Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to work jointly to boost global climate action and disaster resilience.

By Czechangez Khan Jadoon.

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H.E. Mr. Khazar Farhadov called upon the Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Mr. Ezaz A. Dar at the Ministry, according to news released on Saturday.The spokesperson for the Ministry Muhammad Saleem Shaikh said that during the meeting the Ambassador highlighted very close and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, which date centuries back in history. In turn, Mr. Ezaz A. Dar acknowledged the close ties between the people of the two countries and indicated that Pakistan is committed to further enhance the relationship with Azerbaijan, said the ministry spokesperson. The Ambassador apprised that the Republic of Azerbaijan as host country, based on the efforts which were made at the UN-led annual global climate conference (COP28) held last year in Dubai towards the Global Climate Agenda, aspires to hold the conference in a manner that that helps in upscaling global climate action and upcoming COP29 will build on the momentum from the Dubai climate conference and advance international community’s collective cause in Baku, and in the process set up Belem (COP30) for success. The Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Pakistan underlined during the meeting at the ministry that achieving significant results at COP29 will need a joint effort by all stakeholders, including countries, international organizations, international financial institutions and the private sector. Meanwhile, the ambassador especially stressed that by the order of H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2024 declared as the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World” in the Republic of Azerbaijan and hosting and presing COP recognises Azerbaijan’s endeavours in addressing climate change not only at national, but also at regional and global scales. The Secretary, MoCC & EC assured the ambassador of all-out support in the successful organization, conduct and negotiations at the two-week long UN-led 29th session of the Conference of the Parties set to kick off from November 11 this year at Baku, the climate change spokesperson told press.The meeting ended with an exchange of souvenirs and assurances for further deeper relations between the two brotherly countries.