Kenya and Azerbaijan have agreed to collaborate on tackling climate change challenges, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. This agreement was formalized with a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral political consultations, signed on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
The MoU was signed by Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
Mudavadi reiterated Kenya’s commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change, stating, “This agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening future engagements and fostering partnerships between our two nations.” He acknowledged Azerbaijan’s commitment to environmental sustainability as it prepares to host COP29.
“Kenya remains firmly committed to addressing global climate challenges, as demonstrated by our leadership in hosting the African Climate Summit (ACS) in 2023 and our continued efforts to promote green energy and sustainable development,” Mudavadi emphasized.
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through his X handle, Mudavadi shared that discussions with Bayramov focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring mutual opportunities in preparation for COP29.
“We look forward to working with Azerbaijan to ensure COP29 achieves meaningful progress, particularly on key issues such as climate financing, addressing loss and damage, and energy transition,” he concluded.
