Iran's active participation in COP17 reflects commitment to defending its rights, vice president says

[IRNA] Iran's Vice President and head of the Iranian Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, said the Islamic Republic's strong presence at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) reflects Iran's determination to defend its interests and rights in international forums, according to IRNA. She made the remarks on October 31, 2026.