DUBAI, UAE, December 11. The decision to host COP29 in Azerbaijan has been officially announced in Dubai, Trend reports.
Addressing COP28, Azerbaijani Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev said that Azerbaijan is ready to host the event.
"I am delighted to announce Azerbaijan's eagerness to host COP29 in Azerbaijan in 2024. Azerbaijan with its rich cultural heritage and dynamic energy, will be a fitting stage for the global community to come together once again to tackle the pressing issues of our time. We extend our appreciation to the current Presidency for their guidance and support during COP28," he said.
Meanwhile, the Eastern European regional group has selected Azerbaijan to host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, COP29, in 2024.
In addition to Azerbaijan, Armenia and Bulgaria put forth their candidacies. However, on December 7, 2023, after direct negotiations between the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Armenia decided to withdraw its candidacy in support of Azerbaijan. Bulgaria followed suit and also withdrew its candidacy.