COP31 an Opportunity to Highlight Environmental Destruction by Aggressors

Tehran - BORNA - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking on Wednesday morning, November 11, before departing for Türkiye to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), emphasized the importance of the summit as an opportunity to discuss climate conditions, regional issues and bilateral relations with world leaders.

Referring to his participation in the conference at the official invitation of the Turkish president, Pezeshkian said the summit would bring together representatives from 196 countries, including 71 countries represented by their presidents or prime ministers.

"The 31st conference focuses on climate and environmental issues, with 196 countries participating, 71 of which will be represented by their presidents or prime ministers," he said.

The president emphasized that the gathering would provide an opportunity to discuss regional developments and the environmental consequences of war and military aggression.

"Participation in this conference provides a suitable opportunity to discuss the climate situation, the region in which we are located and existing issues, as well as the destructive consequences of war and aggression," Pezeshkian stated.

"We will also present our positions regarding the actions taken by the United States and Israel in destroying the environment of Iran and the region."

Meetings with Leaders of More Than 10 Countries

Pezeshkian highlighted the conference as an important opportunity to hold meetings with leaders of different countries.

"So far, meetings have been scheduled with leaders and officials from more than 10 countries, including the respected President of Türkiye, with whom we will hold discussions," he said.

Referring to relations between Iran and Türkiye, the president emphasized the strong ties between the two neighboring countries and their shared interests in various fields.

"Our relations with Türkiye are at a very good level, and we have many common interests in regional, economic, social and cultural matters," Pezeshkian said.

"Naturally, these commonalities can be highly effective in strengthening our relations and regional security."

US and Israel Have Faced the Consequences of Their War Crimes in Elections

Addressing his planned meetings with other world leaders on the sidelines of the conference, Pezeshkian said discussions would also focus on Iran's legitimate positions and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region.

"In these meetings, we will discuss the legitimate positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region, as well as how they have witnessed the consequences of their heinous actions in elections in their own countries, at the hands of their own people," he stated.

The president emphasized that electoral developments were not limited to the United States and Israel.

"Not only in the United States and Israel, but also in Europe, the results of the elections that have taken place have all been contrary to the wishes of warmongers, aggressors and those who falsely speak of democracy and human rights while acting against all these principles," Pezeshkian said.

The president concluded by expressing hope that the Iranian delegation would successfully convey the message of the Iranian people and the country during the international gathering.

"I hope we can be good messengers on behalf of our dear people and our country and achieve positive results," he said.

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