Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is to tackle the environmental destruction caused by the US and Israeli regime during their war of aggression against Iran during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkey, Iranian media reported on Wednesday.
IRNA news agency reported that Pezeshkian has arrived in Turkey to, receiving a welcome from Turkish officials.
President @drpezeshkian ‘s aircraft touched down at a Turkish airport a short while ago President has arrived in Turkey to take part in and address the UN Climate Change Summit. https://t.co/AQFS8JdxxP
— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) November 11, 2026
Speaking to reporters in Tehran before departing for Turkey, Pezeshkian described the gathering as an important opportunity to discuss climate and regional issues, explain the destructive consequences of the war, and present Iran’s position on the environmental damage inflicted by the US and the Zionist regime on Iran and the region, according to Tasnim news agency.
He said the conference would bring together representatives of 196 countries, including 71 heads of state or government, adding that his participation follows an official invitation from the Turkish president.
President @drpezeshkian was received by Turkish officials upon his arrival in Turkey, where he is set to attend and deliver a speech at the United Nations Climate Change Summit. https://t.co/AwJ5rimye1
— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) November 11, 2026
Pezeshkian also said the conference would provide an opportunity to meet and consult with leaders and officials from various countries.
Meetings with the leaders and senior officials of more than 10 countries, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have been scheduled, according to IRNA and Tasnim.
Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar)