Azerbaijan, Pakistan explore green energy cooperation
Baku, July 23, AZERTAC
On July 23, Mukhtar Babayev, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues, COP29 President, met with Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan, in Shamakhi.
During the meeting, the officials underscored the importance of strengthening global climate cooperation, as well as coordinated efforts on climate resilience, mitigation, and sustainable development. Both sides acknowledged the fact that the intensifying impacts of climate change demand immediate and equitable response from the international community.
The Pakistani minister stressed that while countries of the Global South suffer the greatest consequences of climate-related disasters, the Global North remains responsible for the majority of historical and ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. He pointed out that Pakistan, one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, is located next to two of the world’s largest carbon emitters, which further exacerbates its exposure and risks.
“Climate change is a transboundary crisis. Its impacts—be it floods, heatwaves, or pollution—do not respect national borders. It is imperative that developed countries lead by example, fulfill their climate finance pledges, and support climate-vulnerable nations through technology transfer and capacity building," Musadik Malik noted.
The meeting also explored new avenues for green energy cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and adaptation strategies.
M. Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateral climate governance, expressing hope that COP29 would deliver meaningful progress toward a just, inclusive, and science-driven global climate agenda.
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