'The preparations for COP29 are in the final stages,' said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, as he received the credentials of Julien de Fraipont, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium, APA reports. Noting that there was less than a year to prepare for this event, the head of state emphasized that the pre-COP event demonstrated the successful implementation of these efforts. President Ilham Aliyev stated that during Azerbaijan's presidency of COP in the coming year, the country is determined to play a bridging role between various parts of the world. The head of state also noted that the transition to green energy is an important issue on the broad agenda. 'Considering that part of the planned projects has already been implemented, the share of renewables in the energy sector will significantly increase in the coming years, and we are ready to cooperate with Belgian companies on this track,' President Ilham Aliyev underscored. Sourc e: Azeri-Press News Agency