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Littoral states urged to address pollution for sustainable development
Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani, Iran’s ambassador to Turkmenistan, highlighted the importance of balancing economic development with environmental protection in the region, IRNA wrote.
Roozbahani addressed delegates at the conference, titled “The Caspian Sea - Cooperation for Sustainable Development,” emphasizing the Caspian Sea as a shared heritage and a source of friendship and prosperity for over 270 million people in the region.
He likened it to a “valuable divine gem” that needs to be protected for future generations, just as their ancestors had safeguarded it for them.
The Tehran Convention, a framework for protecting the marine environment of the Caspian Sea, was cited as evidence of the priority given to environmental protection in the region.
Roozbahani also noted the potential impact of industrial activities, cabling, transportation, and hydrocarbon extraction on the sea, stressing that neglecting commitments to combat pollution threatens the very life cycle of the area.
Iran offered to host the 7th conference of the parties to the Tehran Convention in Tehran, underscoring its commitment to the environment and the agreements made between the littoral states.
The conference, held in the Avaza tourist zone, brought together representatives from the Caspian Sea countries and international organizations to discuss environmental challenges and explore avenues for cooperation and sustainable development in the region.