Egyptian
Foreign Minister and President-Designate of the 27th session of the UN Climate
Change Conference (COP27) Sameh Shoukry said that Egypt, in its
upcoming presidency of the COP27, is keen to distance the climate negotiations
from the latest geopolitical developments in order to enhance confidence
between all parties and ensure a smooth negotiation process.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry delivers a speech at Bonn UN Climate Conference in Germany, 8 June 2022. Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Shoukry’s remarks came during two meetings with members of the Group of 77 and China, in addition to heads of geographical and political groups during the 56th session of the UN climate change subsidiary bodies taking place between 6 and 16 June at the World Convention Center in Bonn, Germany.
“Shoukry praised the role played by Group of 77 and China, of which Egypt is a member, in supporting the interests and concerns of developing countries in climate change negotiations and supporting Egypt’s efforts in COP27,” Egyptian foreign ministry spokesperson Ahmed Hafez said in a statement.
In the meeting with heads of the different geographic and political groups participating in the climate change negotiations, Shoukry was keen to listen to their visions, priorities, and concerns on various topics related to international climate action, the statement said.
The meetings tackled the Egyptian’s presidency’s priorities for COP27, primarily the implementation of climate pledges and getting balanced recommendations that address various priority issues, especially emission reduction, adaptation to climate change, addressing losses and damages, and provision of climate finance.
Shoukry is scheduled to sign the agreement for Egypt to host COP27 during his visit.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
