Chairman of Group of 77 and China Affirms Support for Climate Summit in Brazil

Abbas Kazim Obaid, Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, affirmed support for the climate change summit in Brazil during a meeting with COP30 President-designate André Correa. They discussed challenges to the climate agreement and the importance of collective action from developing countries. Obaid noted the historical significance of past summits, while Correa thanked the Group for its role in negotiations.

Abbas Kazim Obaid, the Iraqi representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the Group of 77 and China, affirmed support for the upcoming climate change summit in Brazil. This was disclosed in a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, detailing a meeting between Mr. Obaid and André Correa, the President-designate of COP30, concerning collaborative efforts to address climate challenges.

During the discussion, they examined various obstacles to the climate agreement and strategies to fulfill commitments toward shared environmental goals. Mr. Obaid reiterated the Group of 77 and China’s confidence in Brazil’s capability to lead this significant international gathering, stressing the importance of collective action in addressing climate issues.

He noted that the foundational principles of climate action trace back to the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Continuous dialogue among member states is essential to ensure the conference’s success and address the concerns of developing countries, underscoring shared responsibility in this endeavor.

In response, Mr. Correa expressed gratitude to Mr. Obaid for his confidence and the Group’s support for the presidency of the conference. He emphasized his program’s focus on constructive engagement with negotiating groups, highlighting the Group of 77’s prominence in these discussions. Mr. Correa also commended the Iraqi delegation’s dedication and readiness to fulfill its responsibilities in elevating the voices of developing nations as the conference approaches.

The recent affirmation of support from Abbas Kazim Obaid represents a significant commitment by the Group of 77 and China towards the upcoming climate change summit in Brazil. The collaborative discussions indicate a unified approach to overcoming challenges faced by developing countries in the context of climate agreements, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility and dialogue.

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