SAEDNEWS: Pezeshkian to Use COP31 in Turkey to Highlight Environmental Damage from US-Israeli War on Iran
According to Saednews, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his participation in the 31st session of the UN climate conference in Turkey would provide an important opportunity to discuss climate and regional issues, explain the devastating consequences of the war, and highlight Iran’s position on environmental damage caused by the United States and Israel in Iran and the wider region.
Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Wednesday before departing for Turkey, Pezeshkian described the conference as an important international platform for dialogue and consultation.
He said representatives from 196 countries, including 71 heads of state and government, would attend the gathering, adding that his participation followed an official invitation from the Turkish president.
Pezeshkian noted that the visit would also provide an opportunity to meet with leaders and senior officials from various countries. Meetings with representatives of more than 10 countries have been scheduled, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Describing relations between Tehran and Ankara as very positive, he said the two countries share significant common interests in regional, economic, social and cultural affairs. These shared interests, he added, could contribute to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing regional security.
The Iranian president said his meetings with other participating leaders would focus on Iran’s legitimate positions and the actions of the United States and Israel in the region.
He also referred to the political consequences of their policies, arguing that recent election results in the United States, Israel and Europe had gone against the positions of those promoting war and aggression, as well as those who claim to support democracy and human rights while acting contrary to these principles.
Pezeshkian expressed hope that he would successfully convey the message of the Iranian people and government during the visit and that his trip would achieve positive results.
Meanwhile, delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya amid continued concerns over rising global greenhouse gas emissions and growing competition for political attention from wars, inflation and other international crises.
A United Nations report published last month warned that the world remains on track to exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming threshold that countries committed to pursuing under the Paris Agreement, which aims to prevent the most devastating consequences of climate change.
