“I am confident that we will continue to make joint efforts to strengthen and expand friendly relations between our countries, including our mutually beneficial cooperation in the political, economic and humanitarian domains,” the head of state noted.

“I express my hope that we will maintain close cooperation with Germany within the framework of COP29, scheduled to take place in Baku in November,” the Azerbaijani President added.

The company also confirmed that it will participate in the Green Zone as a forward-thinking leader in the energy sector, committed to championing sustainable and responsible practices. Through its involvement, the company aims to leverage this unique platform to collaborate with global industry peers, potential partners, and climate advocates, driving progress in the energy transition.

Partners at COP29 will use the opportunity to engage with global climate policies, highlight their ongoing efforts on sustainability, and support the delivery of climate action in their key business areas. By partnering with COP29 in Baku, businesses can equally demonstrate the critical role they play in advancing green policies and supporting the global community in keeping the 1.5C target within reach.

The Green Zone at COP29 will also feature a range of global businesses showcasing climate-friendly solutions, as a dedicated space for private sector organisations. Organisations will foster connections and advance climate action through a variety of programs, including presentations, workshops, and networking events. Participating businesses can also host their own events using conference facilities with theatre-style seating and various meeting room formats for enhanced visibility, collaboration, and networking.

Further opportunities to take part specifically in the Green Zone at COP29 in Azerbaijan are still available, with additional information on the Green Zone is available here: COP29 Green Zone | 11 - 22 November 2024

The EC representative gave the statement following his speech at the Baku seminar "Turning Methane Pledges into Action" at the Baku Climate Action Week.

"The roadmap was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen at COP28. It will be presented in Baku during COP29, and its initial results will be reviewed at COP30," Laurinavicius said.

He emphasized that putting this roadmap into action will pave the way for decarbonizing global energy systems, bolster climate change mitigation efforts, and shore up energy security.

He made the remark during the international symposium " Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture and Water Management in the Light of COP29" at ADA University today.

"Agriculture is essentially the second-largest source of greenhouse gases after the energy sector. What makes agriculture even more significant is how you define it," the official pointed out.

Soltanov mentioned that forests and lands soak up a hefty dose of greenhouse gases. Thus, these areas are worth their weight in gold, and it's essential for people to have a good handle on agricultural skills.

"This is very important in terms of reducing greenhouse gases. At the same time, we must protect farmers, who are often more vulnerable in many economies, including Azerbaijan, especially in developing countries," he added.

To note, the symposium is being held in collaboration with the embassies of Hungary, Italy, and Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan.

The event, involving scientists as well as local and foreign experts, covers global and regional perspectives, with a particular focus on the impact of climate change.

“SOCAR joined the international methane standards program OGMP 2.0 in 2024, and in May 2025 it will make public its first report on this program for the first time,” he noted.

The report will include data on work concerning methane emission reductions at more than 1,000 emission sources located at 60 facilities of SOCAR.

“In May 2025 we will present not only the debut report but also an action plan for the next 5 years for each source of methane emissions (for all engines, gas compressor stations, production, transportation, processing facilities, etc.),” Abdullayev said.

To note, the largest methane emissions worldwide are recorded in the oil and gas industry, and following the agreements reached at COP28 in Dubai in December, SOCAR will report on its actions to reduce methane emissions following the latest global standards.

Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan Rahman Hummetov said at the panel on "Zero Emissions Shipping, Freight Logistics and Transport", APA reports.

The deputy minister said that the Zangazur corridor will be the shortest and safest transit route between Europe, Central Asia and China: “Azerbaijan is taking important steps in the transformation of its transport routes by investing in strategic infrastructure. As an example, let me mention that the volume of transit cargo passing through the territory of Azerbaijan increased from 5.7 million tons to 13.4 million tons in 2019-2023. Azerbaijan, together with its partners, is committed to "green transformation" initiatives along the Middle Corridor.”