Photo: Mukhtar Babayev / X

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Azerbaijan and the UN discussed the issue of the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.

This was announced by Mukhtar Babayev, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues, in a post on his X social media account.

"Pleased to meet with Dmytro Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, to discuss advancing cooperation on climate and environmental priorities.

Building on Azerbaijan’s partnership with the UN, including our successful collaboration at COP29, exchanged views on advancing climate action and enhancing resilience.

Discussed the need for greater international attention to the Caspian Sea’s declining water levels, one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our region. Also discussed deepening regional cooperation on transboundary water management, drought preparedness, early warning systems and data sharing.

Explored opportunities to further strengthen cooperation on these priorities towards COP31 and beyond," the statement said.