Belem: The representative of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Oil Tariq Al-Rumi participated in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) summit held in Belem, Brazil, on November 6 and 7.
According to Kuwait News Agency, on the sidelines of the summit, Minister Al-Rumi engaged in discussions with energy and environment ministers and officials from several countries, alongside Kuwait's Ambassador to Brazil, Talal Al-Mansour. In a notable meeting with the Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of Iran's Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, Minister Al-Rumi explored various topics concerning the environment and climate change. Ansari extended an invitation to the Kuwaiti minister to visit Tehran to enhance coordination and cooperation in environmental and sustainable energy sectors.
Minister Al-Rumi also held discussions with the Jordanian Minister of Environment, Ayman Suleiman. During their meeting, the emphasis was placed on strengthening Arab cooperation in environmental protection and tackling climate change effects. They also explored avenues to bolster the exchange of expertise between the two countries in environmental management and renewable energy projects.
The Kuwaiti oil minister highlighted that his bilateral meetings during the summit aimed to fortify joint cooperation on environmental and climate issues. He stated that these interactions provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on crucial matters, including the transition to clean energy and international commitments to reducing carbon emissions.
Kuwait's involvement in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) underscores its continuous efforts to support global initiatives addressing climate change challenges and achieving sustainable development. It also reaffirms Kuwait's commitment to responsible environmental policies in alignment with the United Nations' climate and clean energy objectives.