POLITICS
Scottish Parliament backs COP29 truce call and Azerbaijan’s initiative
Baku, November 21, AZERTAC
The Scottish Parliament has put forward a motion on “Peace-building Efforts of COP29 and the COP Truce Initiative.”
The motion posted on the parliament's official website said: “The Parliament recognises the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) as a milestone for peace and international cooperation, including peace and friendship between Armenia and Azerbaijan.”
The motion further recognised the COP29 aim of peace symbolising how climate action can serve as a bridge to peace and collaboration among nations.
It also supported the “COP Truce” Initiative, urging all parties involved in conflicts to cease hostilities for the duration of COP 29, fostering an environment conducive to dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
The motion also considered that COP29 is a crucial moment in international climate negotiations, calling on all parties attending COP29 to cooperate to meaningfully tackle the climate crisis.
The motion was supported by 25 parliamentarians representing five political parties - Labour, Conservatives, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and the Scottish National Party.
