Abbas Kazim Obaid, Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, confirmed the group’s support for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, emphasizing the need for international cooperation amid climate challenges. His discussions with André Correa highlighted the importance of fulfilling commitments to climate goals and the role of developing nations.
Abbas Kazim Obaid, the Iraqi representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, affirmed on Friday the group’s support for the upcoming climate change summit in Brazil. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement indicating that he engaged in discussions with André Correa, the President-designate of the UN Climate Change Conference COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil. The dialogue focused on addressing the challenges facing the climate agreement and determining ways to fulfill commitments to achieve shared objectives.
During discussions, Mr. Obaid voiced the Group of 77 and China’s support for Brazil’s leadership in facilitating a successful international summit that prioritizes the needs of developing nations. He highlighted the continuing relevance of the principles established during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and emphasized that the success of the conference relies on ongoing collaboration among member states. He stated that achieving climate goals is a shared responsibility among all participants.
In response, Mr. Correa expressed gratitude for the Group’s backing and emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue with negotiating groups, of which the Group of 77 represents a significant entity. He commended the dedication and seriousness demonstrated by the Iraqi delegation, under the Group’s chairmanship, in fulfilling its negotiation roles and ensuring that the voices of developing countries are amplified effectively leading up to the conference.
The statements made by Abbas Kazim Obaid underscore the vital role of international cooperation in addressing climate change. The Group of 77 and China’s support for the COP30 conference in Brazil reflects a commitment to addressing the needs of developing countries. The constructive dialogue between Mr. Obaid and Mr. Correa highlights the shared responsibility of member states to achieve climate-related goals and emphasizes the importance of ongoing collaboration for the success of the summit.
Original Source: ina.iq
