Azerbaijani and Russian presidents express concern over Caspian Sea shrinking, agree to analyze the situation and host COP26.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin have expressed concern over the "catastrophic" shrinking of the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water. The presidents agreed to analyze the situation, which is leading to an ecological disaster, and impacts areas such as marine oil and gas operations. They urged global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and Azerbaijan will host the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) in November.

August 19, 2024
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