Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev criticized Western nations for purchasing his country's gas while condemning its fossil fuel-based economy, calling their stance hypocritical.
Aliyev pointed out that Azerbaijan's oil and gas production accounts for less than 1% of global supply, challenging the notion of the country as a 'petrostate'.
He described oil and gas as 'gifts from God,' emphasizing that countries should not be blamed for their natural resources and their market presence.
While advocating for a green transition, Aliyev insisted it must be pursued realistically, reflecting on the mixed reactions his speech received at COP29.
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