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MapMohammadreza Aref Announces Tehran Will Host ECO Summit on December 3-4
“Aref Criticizes Developed Countries’ Climate Policies Referring to the president’s visit to Türkiye”
“Iran has consistently maintained a significant level of engagement regarding environmental protection at international forums.”
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Tehran to host ECO heads of state summit on December 3-4. Announcement made by Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref in cabinet meeting.
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ECO summit in Tehran
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref announced that Tehran will host the summit of heads of member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization on December 3–4. Aref made the announcement during a cabinet meeting in Tehran on November 11, and he said the summit would bring about valuable achievements for ECO member states.
Aref said preparations and necessary executive measures had already begun, and he called on all ministers and cabinet members to cooperate with the committee organizing the ECO summit. Aref also emphasized that coordination and participation among relevant authorities should ensure the summit is held at an appropriate level befitting the status and standing of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Cabinet meeting details
Aref told the cabinet meeting that preparatory work had begun to ensure the ECO heads of state meeting is held at an appropriate level. Aref said all ministers must cooperate as necessary with the organizing committee for the summit, and he framed the event as creating valuable opportunities for ECO member countries.
Aref stressed that the summit would contribute to the development of regional cooperation and interactions, and he urged cooperation to ensure the event’s success. Aref also linked the ECO summit preparations to Iran’s broader international engagement, pointing to the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Türkiye for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference.
Climate policy critique
Aref criticized developed countries’ climate policies during the same cabinet context, saying they had damaged the environment through their activities over past decades. Aref said developed countries were now requiring developing countries to protect it, while also advocating restrictions on carbon use despite not imposing such restrictions when they themselves needed it.
Aref argued that carbon restrictions would have consequences for oil-rich countries and emerging economies, and he said developed countries were pursuing such measures to prevent these nations from advancing their development. Aref nevertheless emphasized that Iran would continue its active participation in international environmental conferences and support sound decisions to protect the environment.