Azerbaijan's foreign policy advisor Hikmet Hajiyev stated that Azerbaijan is one of 198 participants in COP29 and cannot impose decisions on others. Critics argue that Azerbaijan, being an oil-rich nation, is an unsuitable host for the summit. Hajiyev emphasized the need to evaluate Azerbaijan based on its resource usage for green transformation rather than just its oil and gas production. Climate finance discussions are progressing slowly, with calls for urgent action from negotiators and disappointment expressed by various observers regarding the lack of clarity and action at COP29. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)