BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 10. Azerbaijan sees helping Small Island Developing States as a moral duty, said President Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of the Pre-COP29 event in Baku, Trend reports.
"Guided by the slogan “In solidarity for a Green World” the COP29 Presidency has been engaging with all stakeholders in a constructive spirit and transparent manner, conducting numerous visits and listening to all to take their concerns into account.
We have prioritized addressing the challenges posed by climate change to the Small Island Developing States. Azerbaijan considers helping these states as a moral duty and supports them both financially and politically, including through the Commonwealth.
To provide continuity of efforts, UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil in their capacities as the Presidencies of COP28, COP29 and COP30, respectively, have launched Climate Troika," said President Ilham Aliyev.