US Assistant Secretary backs Azerbaijan's COP29 efforts

The United States has officially expressed its support for Azerbaijan in successfully hosting the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). This significant announcement was made by James O'Brien, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, during a press briefing in Baku on June 28, 2024.

The United States strongly supported the role that Azerbaijan plays in this agreement, he said, adding that Washington provided as much consultation and technical support as it could.

O'Brien believes that climate change is a key issue for the entire world, and that this meeting provides an opportunity to make real progress in addressing some issues that are important for accelerating the transition to renewable fuels and mitigating the effects of climate change.

He said the United States is encouraged by Azerbaijan's progress in this direction.

The selection of Baku as the host city for COP29 marks a pivotal moment in Azerbaijan's environmental diplomacy. This decision was reached during the plenary session of COP28 in Dubai on December 11, 2023, reflecting the international community's confidence in Azerbaijan's capability to host such a crucial global event.