Egypt’s PM heads to Azerbaijan to participate in COP 29 conference

CAIRO- 11 November 2024: On behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly headed to Baku, the Capital of Azerbaijan, to participate in the Climate Summit "COP 29.“

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment. He would participate in the high-level segment for Heads of State and Government at the conference on November 12 and 13. During this summit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech, on behalf of President sisi.

According to his agenda at the summit, the Prime Minister will participate with a number of leaders and heads of governments in roundtables on various topics related to climate action such as mitigation, adaptation and climate finance.

Also, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, will participate in the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29).

This historic appearance marks the first time in COP history that the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar has been invited, following an official invitation extended by His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, during his meeting with the Grand Imam at Al-Azhar headquarters in Cairo in June.

The Grand Imam is scheduled to deliver an address outlining Islam’s perspective on environmental preservation and the climate change crisis. His speech will explore ways to harness the influence of religious values and reinforce the role of religious leaders in raising awareness of this urgent issue and in promoting viable solutions to this critical threat to life on Earth.