Azerbaijan is hosting a world important event - the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). The global problem of the earth is discussed in Azerbaijan with the participation of 72 thousand guests from 196 countries of the world, as well as the heads of state of 80 countries - presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers - world leaders. This is a unique and extraordinary event in the political history of Azerbaijan. In addition to the discussion of the global climate problem, this is an exceptional moment of historical importance as a presentation of Azerbaijan to the world.
Today, Azerbaijan is the place where the world's most global problem is discussed. The organization of COP29 at a high level is a worldwide confirmation of the political reality and cultural reality and perspective of Azerbaijan.
The historic speech of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the opening of the Leaders' Summit of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is another important page in the history of modern Azerbaijan. "Our green agenda also covers different regions of Azerbaijan. Thus, Nakhchivan, Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur regions of Azerbaijan have been declared green energy zones, and this is almost a quarter of our territory," said Mr. President. confirms the belief. "The world has gathered in Baku and we are saying to the whole world: Welcome to Azerbaijan!" His words made our people feel proud. As usual, iron will, unwavering strength, clear thinking, and strong logic spoke for themselves this time, and the head of the country once again expressed his determination that "our word is our signature".
After the opening ceremony of the Leaders' Summit, the cultural program presented to the participants of the event can be considered as an elegant presentation of Azerbaijani culture. The program has been carefully thought through in all its details and has been developed with high craftsmanship. In particular, the presentation of the novel "Sevgili canan" by the genius Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli, originally from Shusha, to the words of the genius Azerbaijani poet Nizami, as well as the song "Yellow Bride" performed by Alim Gasimov, should be recognized as an important victory of Azerbaijani culture.
All the events held within COP29 are in the center of attention of the world.
Yes, this is the success story of Azerbaijan. But this success story is being written by Azerbaijan together with the parties who are united by common criteria and exhibit bigotry and passion for the sake of saving humanity. "COP29 is not an arena for political attacks," First Vice President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva said at the conference on "Youth at the forefront of climate action" held in the Green Zone. It is a place where we are all united in the face of the climate crisis", - his views once again clarify the political nature of this world-wide event.