Shusha: ‘Support for African countries with respect to the climate change is one of the priorities on our agenda,’ President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting with participants of the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized the critical importance of aiding African nations in their battle against climate change. He highlighted that as the President of COP29, Azerbaijan is committed to creating special formats to address the unique challenges faced by small island developing states, as these nations face existential threats due to rising ocean levels. President Aliyev stressed the urgency of collective efforts in addressing climate challenges, noting the significant impact of global ocean levels on vulnerable countries.