Saudi Arabia Engages in Climate Discussions at IPU Meeting During COP29.

Baku: Saudi Arabia participated in the parliamentary meeting of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), hosted by Azerbaijan and organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in collaboration with the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. A delegation led by Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh represented Saudi Arabia at the event. According to Saudi Press Agency, Milli Majlis Speaker Sahiba Gafarova extended gratitude to the parliamentary heads and official delegations attending the meeting, underscoring the significant role of parliaments in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The discussions aimed to enhance international cooperation and explore the potential of parliamentary actions in mitigating climate-related issues. In the opening session, IPU President Duarte Pacheco highlighted the significance of parliamentary legislation in supporting global climate objectives. Parliamentary leaders engaged in dialogues on various topics, including the role of parliaments in climate change mitigation, international cooperation to help developing countries tackle climate challenges, and the use of technological advancements and AI to strengthen climate action.