Iran's president will raise the environmental damage of the US and Israel at COP31.
Tehran, Irena -. President Masoud Pazhkian said Iran will use the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkey to highlight the environmental consequences of US and Israeli aggression and discuss regional issues with world leaders.
Speaking to reporters early Wednesday before departing for Turkey at the official invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pazhkian described the summit as an important opportunity for international dialogue on climate change and regional developments.
According to him, representatives from 196 countries will participate in the conference, including presidents and prime ministers from 71 countries.
The president said he plans to discuss the environmental destruction caused by war and aggression, particularly the damage done to Iran and the region by the United States and Israel. He added that meetings were scheduled with leaders and officials from more than 10 countries, including the Turkish president.
Describing the relations between Tehran and Ankara as very good, Pazhkian pointed to their shared interests in regional, economic, social and cultural affairs, saying closer cooperation could strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to regional security.
He also said that his meetings with other leaders would address Iran's positions as well as US and Israeli crimes in the region.
Pazeshkian claimed that Washington and Tel Aviv faced local election consequences for their heinous actions, and added that the election results in the United States, Israel and Europe went against the positions of those advocating war and aggression.
He expressed hope that he would effectively convey the message of the Iranian people and achieve positive results from the visit.