“Azerbaijan is demonstrating its unwavering support for small islands states. We have provided assistance to a number of disaster-hit countries in mitigating the impact of hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods,” said President Ilham Aliyev during his speech at the Leaders’ Summit of the Small Islands Developing States on Climate Change held on November 13 as part of COP29, according to Report.
“We have also supported water supply, food security, and the restoration of cultural heritage projects. More than 10 small island states have benefited from our educational grant program to study at universities in Azerbaijan,” the head of state added.