Iran's President Pezeshkian departs for Turkey to attend COP31 climate conference

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for Turkey on Wednesday morning to attend and address the 31st United Nations climate change conference, known as COP31, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA).

Pezeshkian was seen off at the departure by the First Vice President, the deputy for international affairs of the Leader's office, and a group of cabinet members, the report said.

The trip is scheduled to last two days. During that time, the president is expected to hold bilateral meetings with a number of leaders participating in the conference, in addition to delivering his address at the summit.

The report did not specify which leaders Pezeshkian would meet or the details of his address. COP31 is the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an annual gathering at which member states discuss climate policy and related commitments.

According to Mehr News Agency, the visit reflects Iran's participation in the international climate conference and includes a schedule of bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the event.