Azerbaijani minister, WEF managing director discuss potential partnerships within COP29

Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Mirek Dušek have discussed potential partnerships within COP29.

“Within our visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we met with Mirek Dušek, the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum. Our discussion revolved around several important topics, including the active participation of our country in addressing global economic challenges, the adoption of low-carbon business solutions and potential partnerships within COP29. Additionally, we touched upon the importance of fostering a conducive business climate, and the development trends of the private sector,” Report informs citing Jabbarov’s message on X.

Within our visit to the Kingdom of #SaudiArabia, we met with Mirek Dušek, the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (@wef). Our discussion revolved around several important topics, including the active participation of our country in addressing global #economic… pic.twitter.com/5kz9jHmeSZ

— Mikayil Jabbarov (@MikayilJabbarov) April 28, 2024

To recap, Baku will host the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

A group of Eastern European countries has chosen Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to host COP29 climate talks next year.

Earlier, Bulgaria withdrew its candidacy to host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in favour of Azerbaijan.

Moreover, Baku and Yerevan agreed to support each other at some international venues. In a joint statement, Armenia said it would support Azerbaijan's bid to host the COP29 summit.

The conference is being held in rotation by five UN regional groups, and Eastern Europe will take part next year.