NOURNEWS- The head of Iran’s Department of Environment has said that political disputes should not divide countries on the issue of environment.
Issue of environment can cause all countries to unite and come together, said Ali Salajegheh late on Sunday while addressing the closing ceremony of an International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms in Tehran.
He said representatives of dozens of countries from around the world had the opportunity in the conference in Tehran to discuss environmental issues regardless of their political affiliations, Salajegheh, who also acts a deputy Iranian president, said.
In his remarks, the Iranian official called for formation of a convention on dust and sand storms at the United Nations.
Meanwhile, the UN Resident Coordinator for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Stefan Priesner, who was also present in the ceremony said dust and sand storm is beyond borders and political issues
He furthermore added; tackling the mentioned issue needs comprehensive cooperation between all countries around the world.
The International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms was held in the Iranian capital on September 9-10, with participation of representatives from more than 50 companies and 15 international organizations.
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