On October 17, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, inspected the ongoing preparations for COP29 at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Assistant to the President, Anar Alakbarov, briefed the head of state on the current progress at the COP29 venue.
Construction and installation work at the venue is nearing completion, with plans to hand over the site to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by the designated date, reflecting the swift progress being made.
President Ilham Aliyev received detailed updates on the organization of the World Leaders' Climate Action Summit, scheduled for the early days of the COP29 conference.
The head of state examined the infrastructure and facilities established for the event, including measures implemented in information technology and security, solutions for meeting the venue’s energy needs through green energy sources, the registration process for participants, and other ongoing efforts.
The President was also provided with a comprehensive report on progress within the COP29 Green Zone.
Additionally, the head of state visited the Media Center, where comprehensive conditions are being prepared to ensure the effective organization of media representatives’ work during the conference. It was reported that a significant number of media representatives, including prestigious global media organizations, have already been accredited to cover the conference.
President Ilham Aliyev gave instructions and directives regarding the continued preparations.
