BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) that Azerbaijan's megaprojects have significantly altered the energy and transportation landscapes of Eurasia. Addressing world leaders at the summit in Baku, Aliyev emphasized the transformative impact of these initiatives on multinational cooperation. According to Anadolu Agency, Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan's strategic position as a geographical meeting point and a bridge connecting various international actors in politics, culture, trade, and energy. He detailed the country's renewable energy potential, citing an estimated 135GW onshore and 157GW offshore. The UAE's Masdar recently inaugurated the largest solar power plant in the South Caucasus, while Saudi-based ACWA Power is constructing a wind power station with a 240MW capacity. Additionally, a deal with British Petroleum for a 240MW solar power plant in Jabrayil district is set to be signed during COP29. Aliyev outlined plans for Azerbaijan to develop solar , wind, and hydro-based power plants to generate approximately 6GW by 2030, alongside efforts to construct the Black Sea-Caspian energy cable. He also addressed criticisms from Western politicians labeling Azerbaijan as a 'petrostate,' arguing that such assessments are unfair and lack understanding of the country's contributions to global energy production. President Aliyev criticized what he described as a "coordinated, well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail" against Azerbaijan since it was selected to host COP29. He urged that nations should be evaluated on broader criteria beyond their natural resource endowments.