Ankara:Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will use the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Turkiye to focus on the environmental repercussions of actions by the United States and Israel, as well as discuss regional matters with global leaders.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Pezeshkian, before departing for Turkiye on an official invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasized the significance of the summit as a platform for international dialogue on climate change and regional issues.

Pezeshkian noted that representatives from 196 countries, including 71 presidents and prime ministers, would attend the conference. He plans to bring attention to the environmental destruction caused by war and aggression, particularly highlighting the damage inflicted on Iran and the surrounding region by the United States and Israel. Meetings have been scheduled with leaders and officials from over 10 countries, including Erdogan.

The Iranian president described the relationship between Tehran and Ankara as strong, with shared interests in regional, economic, social, and cultural matters. Pezeshkian believes that closer cooperation could enhance bilateral ties and bolster regional security.

In his discussions with other leaders, Pezeshkian intends to address Iran's stance on various issues and highlight US and Israeli actions in the region. He also mentioned that the domestic political landscapes in the United States, Israel, and Europe have shown electoral shifts against those advocating for war and aggression.

Pezeshkian expressed optimism about effectively conveying the Iranian people's message and achieving positive outcomes from his participation in the conference.