Haber Global: Turkish leader praises President Aliyev's hospitality during COP29 visit to Baku VIDEO

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the respect and hospitality shown to him and his delegation in Azerbaijan during the COP29 climate change conference in Baku.

The reports by the Turkish TV channel Haber Global focused heavily on the trilateral meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, as well as statements made by the UN secretary-general, according to Caliber.Az.

"A memorandum of understanding on the development of green energy was signed between the three countries. The green energy produced by these nations will be transmitted across the Caspian Sea, with plans to connect to the Black Sea Energy Cable," the video report stated.

Attention was also drawn to the issue of so-called critical minerals, which was highlighted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his speech today. These minerals are used in a wide range of products, from electric vehicles to smartphones, which is why they are now considered essential, valuable, and critical. Both developing and least-developed countries possess these resources.

Notably, from November 11 through 13, Azerbaijan hosted presidents, prime ministers, and dignitaries from around the world, as well as heads of global organisations, at the COP29 climate change conference.

Over the two weeks, from November 11 to 22, Baku welcomes between 70,000 and 80,000 international guests, including leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society, all working together to find tangible solutions to the record-high global temperatures and extreme weather events that are affecting people worldwide.

A central focus of COP29 is finance, as trillions of dollars are needed for countries to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect lives and livelihoods from the growing impacts of climate change.

The conference also serves as a critical moment for nations to present their updated national climate action plans under the Paris Agreement, which are due by early 2025. If implemented correctly, these plans will help limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, while also serving as investment strategies that support the Sustainable Development Goals.

By Khagan Isayev