“As a president of COP29 of course, we will be a strong advocate for green transition, and we are doing it. But at the same time, we must be realistic.”{ai:summary}<p>At the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev described the country's oil and gas resources as a "gift from God," urging global leaders to be realistic about energy needs. He criticized Western nations for their perceived hypocrisy regarding carbon emissions.</p><p>UN chief Antonio Guterres countered Aliyev's stance, labeling it absurd, while US climate adviser Ali Zaidi highlighted America's progress in decarbonization and emphasized the importance of other nations following suit to meet climate targets. #politics</p>

Azerbaijan president calls gas and oil ‘gift of God’ at COP29 climate summit in home country, heightening tensions

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