President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid confirmed, today, Wednesday, his participation in the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP29) scheduled to be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. A statement by the Presidency of the Republic stated that "the President of the Republic received, today, Wednesday, in Baghdad, Minister of Environment Nizar Amedi, and during the meeting, Iraq's participation in the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP29) scheduled to be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was discussed." According to the statement, the importance of active participation in the conference was emphasized in order to confront climate change and enhance joint cooperation with countries, as the President of the Republic will head the delegation participating in the conference. The environmental situation in the country was also reviewed, as the President of the Republic stressed the importance of continuing efforts to confront the phenomenon of climate change, which has become a dangerous global phenomenon facing the world. For his part, the Minister reviewed the work of the Ministry of Environment and the specific plans and strategies in protecting and improving the environment and all sectors. Source: National Iraqi News Agency