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Fatima Latifova
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We strategically integrate the rehabilitation, reconstruction,
and reintegration of our liberated territories into our national
development strategy to not only reaffirm our commitment to
regional stability but also to understand the transformative impact
of resolving conflicts on broader economic perspectives,
Azernews reports, citing Deputy Minister of
Economy Sahib Mammadov as he said said this during the presentation
of Azerbaijan's Fourth Voluntary National Review on the
implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the
High-Level Political Forum at the United Nations Headquarters in
New York City.
S. Mammadov provided detailed information to representatives of
member states about the national strategies covered in the
report.
"The insights gained from our reports not only inform our
ongoing national strategies but also offer valuable lessons for the
global community in managing the ever-evolving landscape of
sustainable development.
The report covers the implementation status of national
commitments from 2021 to 2024, highlighting significant action
plans undertaken to mitigate the impact of global and local
challenges on the realization of the sustainable development goals
outlined in the 2030 Agenda. We emphasize the principle of leaving
no one behind, continuous stakeholder engagement, and strengthening
partnerships to achieve the SDGs.
Additionally, we demonstrated the importance of ensuring policy
coherence for sustainable development. We explore how Azerbaijan
manages the complexities of coordinating diverse sectoral policies
to maximize their impact on sustainable development.
Our report shows how Azerbaijan plays a decisive role as an
architect of strategic alliances in strengthening partnerships for
the implementation of the SDGs. We examine joint efforts with
international organizations, stakeholders, and other countries to
enhance the effectiveness of sustainable development initiatives.
We firmly believe that high-level dialogue dedicated to the SDGs is
crucial. In this regard, we organized four high-level dialogues on
the SDGs and high-level international conferences focused on the
SDGs," he added.
The Deputy Minister emphasized the critical nature of financial
mechanisms for the SDGs and noted that the report explores the
financial sources, investment frameworks, and financial instruments
supporting Azerbaijan's sustainable development initiatives.
"Azerbaijan's strong commitment to the sustainable development
goals is reflected in our national development agenda, particularly
in the 20 strategic national priorities for socio-economic
development in Azerbaijan. This transformative long-term strategy
and our achievements in socio-economic development include the
reconstruction and rehabilitation of liberated territories.
Enhancing economic potential and significantly improving social
welfare are guided by the principles of the 2030 Agenda.
In the last decade, we have witnessed substantial growth, with
the minimum wage in the country nearly tripling. The average
monthly salary has doubled, and minimum pensions have increased by
2.4 times. The emphasis on inclusive development expressed in our
strategic documents highlights our commitment to promoting a
dynamic, inclusive society built on the principles of social
justice," he noted.
S. Mammadov also addressed the mine crisis Azerbaijan faces.
"The damage caused by mines to our country is enormous. There
are 3,400 Azerbaijani victims of mine explosions, with nearly 300
having died. Among them, 358 are children, and 30 are women.
Unfortunately, Azerbaijan ranks among the top five most mined
countries globally, with more than 1.5 million mines scattered
across 12% of its territories. Azerbaijan remains resolute in its
commitment to resolving this humanitarian crisis. We have initiated
extensive development efforts to build vital infrastructure and
create safe and sustainable communities in our liberated
territories. We call on other mine-affected countries to support
our initiative. Azerbaijan has taken significant steps to implement
an integrated national financing framework and an SDG investment
map to expand financing for accelerating the implementation of the
SDGs. Environmental sustainability stands as a cornerstone of
Azerbaijan's development strategy, underscoring our commitment to
promoting a clean environment and achieving green energy. Energy
transition and green transformation hold central positions in our
agenda, with the aim to increase the share of renewable energy to
24% of installed power capacity for electricity generation by 2026
and to 30% by 2030.
In line with our nationally determined contributions, we are
committed to achieving a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Additionally, we have voluntarily
committed to creating a net-zero emission zone in the Garabagh and
Eastern Zangezur regions of Azerbaijan. In line with our commitment
to sustainable development, Azerbaijan is preparing to host COP20
in 2024. We envision playing a key role in facilitating global
dialogue and cooperation to achieve successful outcomes at this
juncture," he stated.
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