The Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, Abbas Kazim Obaid, confirmed the group’s support for the climate summit in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration to achieve climate goals amidst challenges facing the agreement.
Abbas Kazim Obaid, Iraq’s representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, affirmed the group’s support for the upcoming climate change summit in Brazil. This statement was made during a meeting with André Correa, President-designate of the COP30 conference, where they discussed critical challenges confronting the climate agreement and strategies for fulfilling commitments aimed at achieving shared goals.
Obaid expressed the Group of 77 and China’s confidence in Brazil’s ability to lead a successful international event that would reflect the priorities of developing countries. He emphasized that current international environmental efforts are rooted in the achievements of the 1992 Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, underscoring the importance of continuous communication to ensure success and address members’ concerns.
Correa expressed gratitude to the Chairman of the Group of 77 for the trust and support shown towards the conference presidency. He emphasized the importance of effective communication with negotiating groups, highlighting the Group of 77 as pivotal. Correa praised the Iraqi delegation’s preparedness and commitment towards facilitating negotiations and advocating for the needs of developing countries as the conference approaches.
In summary, Iraq’s Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, Abbas Kazim Obaid, has expressed strong support for the climate change summit in Brazil, emphasizing international collaboration and the historical significance of the 1992 Earth Summit. The discussions with President-designate André Correa highlight the commitment to overcoming challenges and fulfilling climate action pledges, with the aim of amplifying the voices of developing nations at the conference.
Original Source: ina.iq
