Pezeshkian meets Norwegian PM Støre on sidelines of COP31 in Turkey

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA).

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the state of bilateral relations between Iran and Norway and discussed key regional and international issues. Both sides emphasized the importance of diplomacy, constructive dialogue and multilateral cooperation in addressing shared global challenges.

Pezeshkian arrived in Turkey on Wednesday morning to attend and address COP31, and was received by Turkish officials upon arrival. Before departing for Turkey, the Iranian president described COP31 as an opportunity to engage with world officials and to present Iran's position on the environmental consequences of war and aggression.

The meeting with the Norwegian premier comes as part of a series of bilateral contacts on the margins of the climate summit, which has drawn officials from numerous countries to Antalya. The talks covered both the conference agenda and broader regional and international matters, with an emphasis on diplomatic engagement.

According to Mehr News Agency, the meeting between Pezeshkian and Støre was held on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya on Wednesday, where the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional and international developments.