On March 13, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.

President Ilham Aliyev awarded the "Dostlug" (Friendship) Order to Fatih Birol in recognition of his support for Azerbaijan’s presidency at COP29, his promotion of global climate change initiatives, as well as his effective cooperation.

Fatih Birol also thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the invitation to the 12th Global Baku Forum, describing it as an important platform for discussing key international issues. He expressed his views on potential future cooperation with the Forum.

The conversation included an exchange of perspectives on global energy issues. “Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.