It is one of the most significant global conferences to include the Taliban, who do not have official recognition as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry says it is sending a delegation to the COP29 summit, on an invite from hosts Azerbaijan. The Taliban had tried and failed to attend several past COPs, as it seeks international recognition.