COP29: Azerbaijan Defends the Exploitation of Its Oil Resources Amid International Pressures

The COP29 climate summit opened in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a sharp focus on energy issues. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev defended the rights of nations to utilize their natural resources, including oil and gas, in response to international expectations for carbon emissions reduction. Aliev described these resources as “gifts from God,” asserting their importance to the economies of many countries, especially given the current global energy context.