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). Ednews reports that, his 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 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.