CECECO Executive Director Meets with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and Sports to Discuss Youth Engagement in Clean Energy

On 28 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO).

During the meeting, Ms. Yagubova introduced CECECO’s mandate and presented its youth-focused initiatives, including the Clean Energy Academy. She also shared information on the Clean Energy Hackathon involving youth, highlighting opportunities to engage young people and universities in clean-energy innovation, sustainability, and climate action. The parties discussed prospects for joint projects, and other matters of mutual interest.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan was represented by Ms. Indira Hajiyeva, Deputy Minister; Ms. Zarifa Zulfigarova, Head of the International Relations Department; and Ms. Ulviya Akhundova, Head of the Youth Affairs Department. From CECECO’s side, the meeting was attended by Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director; Mr. Asif Mammadzada, Communications Manager; and Ms. Nigar Shukurova, Sustainability Project Manager.