Abbas Kazim Obaid, Iraq’s UN representative and Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, expressed support for the climate change summit in Brazil during a meeting with André Correa, COP30’s President-designate. The discussion focused on overcoming climate agreement challenges and the importance of international collaboration, tracing efforts back to Brazil’s Earth Summit in 1992. Correa acknowledged the IRAQ delegation’s commitment and the need for effective communication among negotiating entities.
On Friday, Abbas Kazim Obaid, Iraq’s representative to the United Nations and the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, reaffirmed their support for the upcoming climate change summit in Brazil. This endorsement follows a meeting he had with André Correa, the President-designate of the COP30 conference, focused on addressing climate change challenges and commitments.
During the discussions, Obaid highlighted the necessity of collaboration to enhance the climate agreement’s effectiveness and acknowledged Brazil’s pivotal role in leading this international event to success. He emphasized that the groundwork for current international climate action was laid at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Continuous dialogue among participants is crucial for addressing the concerns of member states, reinforcing that climate action is a collective responsibility.
André Correa expressed gratitude for the support of the Group of 77 and praised the commitment demonstrated by the Iraqi delegation. He emphasized that a significant part of his strategy involves fostering effective communication with negotiating groups, especially with the Group of 77, to ensure successful negotiations. He commended the Iraqi delegation’s readiness and determination in amplifying the voices of developing nations as the conference approaches.
The article highlights the collaborative efforts between Iraq and Brazil to support the climate change summit. Abbas Kazim Obaid, representing the Group of 77 and China, underscored the importance of addressing climate challenges and fostering international cooperation. This support signifies a continued commitment to collective climate action, stemming from historical events like the Earth Summit of 1992. The active engagement and readiness of delegations, particularly from the Group of 77, play a crucial role in advancing the negotiations leading to the COP30 conference.
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