Afghan Delegation Holds Bilateral Meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources

25th Dhul-Qa’dah, 1446 / Russia
An Afghan delegation, led by Mawlawi Matiulhaq Khalis, Director General of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), held a bilateral meeting in Russia with Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan and Special Representative of the President.
At the beginning of the meeting, Minister Babayev welcomed the Afghan delegation’s participation in the 11th International Congress of Novosibirsk and described it as a positive and impactful step.

Mawlawi Khalis expressed his gratitude for Azerbaijan’s cooperation, especially for the invitation and participation of Afghanistan in the COP29 conference hosted by Azerbaijan.
He also requested Azerbaijan’s support for Afghanistan’s participation in the upcoming COP30 global climate conference to be held in Brazil, as well as for facilitating regional and international engagement, signing environmental cooperation MoUs between the two countries, and supporting capacity-building programs.
Minister Babayev assured full support for Afghanistan’s participation in international forums, the signing of cooperation agreements, and joint capacity-building initiatives.
In conclusion, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination.