Italian ambassador optimistic about Italy's G7 chairmanship & Azerbaijan's COP29 success

Italian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Luca Di Gianfrancesco expressed confidence in the successful chairmanship of both Italy in the G7 and Azerbaijan hosting COP29.

Speaking at an event commemorating Italy's Republic Day, Ambassador Di Gianfrancesco emphasized the significant responsibilities and opportunities for cooperation between the two countries this year, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

"Italy chairs the G7, and Azerbaijan chairs COP29, which we are confident will be successful," he affirmed.

Highlighting the strategic nature of bilateral relations, the ambassador underscored the intensive political dialogue and high-level exchanges between Italy and Azerbaijan.

COP29, scheduled for November in Baku, was decided during the COP28 plenary meeting in Dubai on December 11, 2023. The event is expected to host approximately 70,000-80,000 foreign guests in the Azerbaijani capital.