Azerbaijan strengthens commitment to Africa’s energy future at Mission 300 summit PHOTO

The COP29 Azerbaijan Presidency will actively participate in the upcoming Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, underscoring its commitment to fostering international cooperation on energy issues.

A post on the COP29 official social media page highlights Azerbaijan’s ongoing dedication to promoting African interests in global discussions, Caliber.Az reports.

The COP29 Presidency is honoured to be in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The COP29 Presidency recognises that the active engagement of African governments was critical to collective success at COP29 and attendance at this important event signals Azerbaijan’s… pic.twitter.com/pTZwk8IOCy

— COP29 Azerbaijan (@COP29_AZ) January 27, 2025

"The COP29 Presidency is honoured to be in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The COP29 Presidency recognises that the active engagement of African governments was critical to collective success at COP29 and attendance at this important event signals Azerbaijan’s continued commitment to championing the needs of Africa on the world stage," the post reads.

The Mission 300 Africa summit is poised to address critical energy challenges and opportunities in Africa, aligning with global sustainability and development goals.

The World Bank Group (WBG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with partners, have launched an ambitious mission to connect 300 million people to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. Known as Mission 300, this initiative provides a game-changing opportunity to lift millions out of energy poverty, unlock opportunities, and drive economic growth.

On January 27-28, 2025, African Heads of State will convene alongside private sector leaders, development partners, and civil society representatives for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.

The summit aims to unite efforts in expanding electricity access across the continent while outlining tangible steps to transform Africa’s energy sector. Hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank Group, and the World Bank Group, the event will emphasize the urgent need for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy as a catalyst for economic growth and development across Africa.

During the summit, several nations are set to unveil their National Energy Compacts, which will set forth ambitious goals and critical reforms tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each country.

By Vafa Guliyeva