Macron Skips COP29 Amid France-Azerbaijan Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron's absence at the climate summit highlights strained relations between France and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

• Emmanuel Macron chose not to attend COP29 in Baku, sending Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher instead, due to diplomatic tensions with Azerbaijan.
• The tensions stem from France's condemnation of Azerbaijan's 2023 military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, which led to a mass exodus of Armenian civilians.
• France has strengthened its support for Armenia, including military cooperation, further straining relations with Azerbaijan.
• Other notable absentees from the summit include German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
• The absence of key leaders at COP29 is seen as a setback, potentially impacting the momentum for the upcoming COP30 in Brazil.

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