BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 19. The heads of the Health Ministries of Azerbaijan and Georgia met within the framework of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Trend reports.
In his speech, Health Minister Teymur Musayev highlighted that the rich historical and cultural tapestry of the Azerbaijani and Georgian peoples forms the bedrock of the bonds between the two nations. The Minister pointed out that the bonds of friendship between our countries stretch back through the sands of time, rooted deep in history. The importance of high-level mutual visits in strengthening the bonds between Azerbaijan and Georgia was highlighted.
“Friendly relations between the heads of state make an invaluable contribution to the development and strengthening of close cooperation between our countries in many directions,” Musayev stated.
In his speech, the Azerbaijani minister also highlighted the untapped goldmine for fostering ties between Azerbaijan and Georgia in the realm of health care. The minister mentioned that the stage is set for a fruitful exchange of cutting-edge methods and practical scientific know-how in the realm of ongoing professional development for medical specialists.
The significance and pertinence of the matters brought to light during COP29 were also underscored. Musayev pointed out that the global medical community has a crucial role to play in tackling the fallout from climate change and lending a hand in bolstering health security.
To wrap it all up, the Azerbaijani Minister put his cards on the table, showing faith in the bright future of bilateral cooperation.
In turn, Minister of Labor, Health, and Social Protection Mikheil Sarjveladze emphasized the high level of bilateral ties and noted that our countries have historical, traditionally friendly relations.
Sarjveladze noted the high level of organization of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, stressing Azerbaijan's special role in shaping the COP29 agenda.
Furthermore, there was interest in establishing effective cooperation with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Health.
The meeting exchanged views on the training of qualified personnel in the field of healthcare and other issues of mutual interest.
The decision to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan was made on December 11 last year at the plenary session of COP 28 in Dubai.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will last until November 22, was opened at the Baku Olympic Stadium on November 11. The event is the largest organized by Azerbaijan to date and is the first time the region has hosted the event in Azerbaijan.
The paramount event—a meeting of global leaders on climate action—occurred during COP29 on November 12–13.
The main expectation from COP29 is to agree on a fair and ambitious New Collective Quantitative Goal (NCQG) on climate finance.
In addition to being a top priority that creates the conditions for action, the creation of climate finance will also contribute to meeting the 1.5°C commitment by bringing everyone together.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is an agreement signed at the Rio Earth Summit in June 1992 to prevent dangerous human interference in the climate system. The acronym COP (Conference of Parties) stands for “Conference of Parties” and is the highest legislative body overseeing the implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A total of 198 countries are parties to the Convention. Unless otherwise decided by the parties, COP is held annually. The first COP event was held in March 1995 in Berlin, and its secretariat is located in Bonn.
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