Georgian PM will unveil “concrete” domestic plans to tackle climate change at COP29 - FM

Georgia’s Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Tuesday said Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze would present “concrete plans” at the ongoing 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan for addressing climate change risks facing the country. 

In his press comments, the official said the PM would focus on “concrete actions” his Government planned to take in collaboration with the international community.

The PM will have the opportunity to address world leaders, where, among other things, specific plans of what our country will do, in collaboration with the international community, to reduce the various challenges and risks caused by climate change in our country will be announced”, Darchiashvili noted. 

Highlighting the importance of global cooperation in combating climate change and reducing its impact, the FM said “it is very important that the world leaders, in the format of the UN Climate Change Conference, talk about the common efforts and specific steps that should reduce the risks as much as possible”. 

He further highlighted the significance of the PM’s participation in various working groups and discussions at the event, which he said aimed to “generate valuable insights and strategies to tackle global warming's adverse effects”. 

Referring to Kobakhidze’s meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday, the FM praised the “strong and strategic partnership” between the two countries, claiming the meeting could further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The PM also had the opportunity to hold a meeting with the Azerbaijani President. Azerbaijan is our special partner, a strategic partner. We have very important joint projects and significant cooperation in many areas, and I am sure that this meeting will also give a new impetus to our bilateral strategic cooperation”, Darchiashvili said. 

In addition to the diplomatic engagement, the official also discussed the importance of renewable energy, a “key priority” for the Georgian Government. 

Renewable energy is one of the main priorities of our Government. We want the country to use all the resources available in this direction as consistently as possible”, he added. 

Speaking about joint projects with Baku, the official highlighted the Black Sea submarine cable project, which he said “aims to diversify energy supply routes to Europe, enhancing the role of Georgia and Azerbaijan in the energy security of Europe”.