A delegation led by Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Chief Negotiator of COP29, participated in Climate Week in Panama, held from May 19–21, 2025, in Panama City.
The event was organized by the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and included mandated sessions and a high-level plenary meeting.
At the high-level plenary session on May 21, 2025, Yalchin Rafiyev delivered a speech outlining Azerbaijan’s initiatives under its COP29 presidency. He emphasized the significance of the historic decisions adopted at COP29, especially the Baku Climate Finance Goal, which envisions the mobilization of $300 billion annually by 2035 for developing countries. Rafiyev also highlighted the importance of reaching consensus on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement regarding carbon markets—an achievement secured under Azerbaijan's leadership after a decade of stalled negotiations.
During the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation, headed by Rafiyev, held bilateral and trilateral meetings with key stakeholders, including Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Noura Hamladji, Deputy Executive Secretary, as well as Ana Toni, Executive Director of Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, and Lilian Chagas, COP30 Chief Negotiator.
The meetings focused on Azerbaijan’s achievements and experiences during COP29, the implementation of its climate decisions, and the importance of these outcomes in the context of global efforts to combat climate change. Discussions also covered preparations for the 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies to be held in June 2025, and the thematic priorities of the upcoming COP30 climate negotiations.
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Thousands of tourists in Israel find themselves stranded as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has forced flight cancellations and city lockdowns, turning short vacations into uncertain, prolonged stays.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned that its profits will take a hit due to new U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, after the company paused shipments to the American market in response to new 25% import tax hikes.
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Consulate General in Tabriz, as well as the Embassy in the State of Israel, continue to process calls received via hotlines from Azerbaijani citizens in Iran.
Israel’s military on Monday reported a missile attack launched from Yemen, intensifying already heightened regional tensions following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Russia has reiterated its readiness to mediate between Israel and Iran and said its proposal to store Iranian uranium on Russian soil remains valid despite the worsening conflict.
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