Massoud Pezeshkian, the First Deputy of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, traveled to Armenia on Friday morning to participate in the seventeenth conference of the Biodiversity Convention. This conference, where representatives from various countries discuss and exchange views on biodiversity-related issues, has created a space for member countries to share their experiences in this field.
Pezeshkian's Arrival at the Conference Venue
Massoud Pezeshkian's arrival at the conference venue took place while he, as a representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the importance of preserving biodiversity among other officials and representatives of countries. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Armenian officials, indicating the significance of this conference for the participating countries.
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Meeting with the UN Secretary-General and the Prime Minister of Armenia
Pezeshkian had the opportunity during this trip to meet with António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, and Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia. These meetings were aimed at strengthening cooperation and exchanging views on global challenges arising from climate change and biodiversity preservation. Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the necessity of international cooperation in environmental protection during these discussions.
At this conference, various topics were discussed, including the protection of endangered species, sustainable management of natural resources, and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. Doctors and environmental experts from different countries are present at this conference and are providing solutions to address existing challenges.
Massoud Pezeshkian, referring to Iran's experiences in environmental protection and biodiversity, emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences and technologies between different countries. He also pointed to the role of youth and non-governmental organizations in environmental preservation and called for increased participation of these groups in environmental decision-making.
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