The White House has released a statement congratulating Azerbaijan on the successful conclusion of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku. This event marks a significant milestone in global efforts to combat the climate crisis.
The President of the United States expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for hosting the event and emphasized the country’s key role in achieving historic agreements. The statement highlights that the United States played a significant role in the negotiation process by presenting ambitious goals and solutions. The final agreement includes the establishment of an international climate finance target by 2035, which aims to help developing countries accelerate their transition to clean energy and sustainable economies.
“I congratulate all the parties and the COP29 Presidency on this important outcome. Today’s success brings us closer to creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier planet for future generations,” said the President of the United States.
The statement also underscored the contributions of the American delegation, which actively facilitated the negotiation process. The President emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate challenges and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to leading global climate initiatives.
Baku, as the host city of COP29, received high praise for its organization of the event and its contribution to achieving ambitious climate goals.