Bonn, June 18 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the work of the 64th session of the two United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Body meetings held in Bonn, Germany, as part of the preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkiye, in November.

The State of Qatar’s delegation was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Climate Change Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Eng. Ahmad Mohammed Al Sada, along with a number of government agencies in the country.

Participation included attending official sessions, technical consultations, and meetings of negotiating groups, which discussed the implementation of the Paris Agreement, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, climate transparency, providing financing to developing countries, transfer of modern technologies, capacity building, and training of national cadres.

The meetings also discussed ways to support countries in implementing their climate plans, and to enhance international cooperation to address the effects of climate change, in addition to a number of issues that will be presented at COP31.

The participants stressed the importance of reaching practical and balanced results that take into account the circumstances and capabilities of countries, and contribute to strengthening the implementation of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.

Adherence to the principle of equity and common responsibilities was also emphasized, taking into account the different capabilities and national circumstances of countries, and providing the necessary support to developing countries to implement their climate plans and achieve their development goals.

The Bonn meetings are a key milestone in the course of international climate negotiations, as they provide a platform to discuss technical issues and bring countries closer together, in preparation for reaching consensus outcomes during COP31. (QNA)