Sina Ansari made the statement during a meeting with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the capital, Abu Dhabi, at the invitation of the Emirati side.
During the meeting, both parties noted the historical ties and neighboring relations between the two countries, expressed satisfaction with the growing bilateral relations, and emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation, including in the environmental region. did.
Ansari announced Iran’s readiness to develop cooperation, especially in the region to combat sandstorms and desertification, and said cooperation and the development of joint programs are necessary to address such challenges. added.
Sheikh Zayed welcomed the proposal and reaffirmed the UAE’s readiness in this regard, describing joint cooperation in the environmental field as a necessity to protect the interests and interests of the children and future generations of both countries.
Iran has suffered an increase in severe sandstorm incidents in recent years, with authorities blaming the drought crisis and also the lack of proper management of water and land resources, especially in Iraq’s neighboring countries.
Arab countries in the region have been subject to major health problems due to repeated cases of dust, sand and storms in recent years.
MNA