WNAM MONITORING: The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan hosted a conference titled “Heydar Aliyev – Energy Diplomacy: In Solidarity for a Green World” to mark the 102nd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The event was held at the Yildiz Hotel in Ashgabat and gathered diplomats, energy experts, and international representatives.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, paid tribute to Heydar Aliyev’s legacy in shaping Azerbaijan’s modern energy policy. He emphasized Aliyev’s role in launching major international projects such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Supsa pipelines and his early focus on environmental protection and energy diversification—principles that continue to guide Azerbaijan’s green energy strategy.
Ambassador Gozalov also highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as host of COP29, calling it one of the most significant global environmental events of 2024. He outlined Azerbaijan’s renewable energy initiatives, including 14 proposals presented at COP29 and regional projects like the trans-Caspian green energy corridor aimed at delivering clean energy to Europe.
Gozalov praised regional collaboration through platforms such as the Organization of Turkic States, SPECA, and CAREC, and welcomed Turkmenistan’s upcoming co-chairmanship of SPECA in 2025. He also commended Turkmenistan’s green energy efforts under Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Among the keynote speakers was Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov, who stressed the importance of regional cooperation in the fields of energy and environmental sustainability. He reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to renewable energy and lauded Azerbaijan’s leadership in climate diplomacy.
The conference also featured remarks from high-level officials and ambassadors from Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and Kazakhstan, along with representatives of the United Nations and private energy companies. A video address was delivered by Fariz Ismayilzade, a member of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis and Vice-Rector of ADA University.
The participants viewed video presentations showcasing Azerbaijan’s achievements in renewable energy and highlights from COP29. The event concluded with a formal dinner and a cultural program featuring Azerbaijani, Turkmen, and international music.
