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Iran underscores regional cooperation to combat desertification
Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri-Qezeljeh emphasized the need for expanded regional cooperation among Middle Eastern and Persian Gulf littoral countries to address desertification during a meeting with Saudi Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli in Riyadh.
According to IRNA, Nouri-Qezeljeh, who is attending the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), expressed hope for coordinated efforts to implement effective measures against desertification.
The Iranian minister also thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting COP16, highlighting the significance of the conference in tackling regional environmental challenges.
In a separate meeting, Nouri-Qezeljeh met with his Iraqi counterpart, Abbas Jabir Al-Aliawi, on the sidelines of COP16 to discuss joint efforts in combating desertification.
The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation to address the pressing environmental issue.
Nouri-Qezeljeh is attending COP16 from December 2 to 13, 2024, in Riyadh. The event, recognized as a pivotal global platform, brings together governments, businesses, and civil society to address land degradation and drought resilience. His agenda includes discussions with agriculture ministers from other UNCCD member countries to explore strategies for mitigating desertification and drought.
300 domestic, foreign firms partake in Iran IPCC 2024
The 24th edition of Iran’s International Exhibition on Paint, Resin, Coatings, Composites and Plating Industries (Iran IPCC) has kicked off in the Iranian capital with the participation of 300 domestic and foreign companies.
Companies from Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, India, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, France, Italy, the Switzerland, Germany, and China are represented at the show, which started on Tuesday, IRNA reported.
The exhibition showcases the latest technological developments in the fields of industrial paint and will run until November 6.