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QUOTES-What are they saying at the COP29 climate summit?

World leaders are speaking at the U.N. environment top in Baku on Wednesday.

Here are the latest remarks:

IRAN VICE PRESIDENT SHINA ANSARI (by means of translator)

We hope that (the) worldwide neighborhood, free from political issues, will stand together, exchange knowledge, transfer innovation and assist in accessing funds without discrimination, and fully raise unilateral sanctions against nations, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran.

However, we can not forget the truth that the present environment scenario of the world is the result of the industrial policies of (a) few developed countries and developing states will not be deprived of their right to advancement due to the fact that of what others have actually done.

When again, we highlight that if this conference ought to plan to show its goodwill in pursuing a much better future for all, while continuing on avoiding double requirements to achieve significant actions by all nations to achieve these goals.

VATICAN SECRETARY OF STATE CARDINAL PIETRO PAROLI

A real environmental debt exists, especially between the worldwide north and south, linked to business imbalances, which impacts on the environment and the out of proportion use of natural deposits by certain nations over long periods of time.

Therefore, it is essential to seek a new worldwide monetary architecture that is human-centered. and based upon the concepts of equity, justice and uniformity. A monetary architecture that can really ensure for all countries, particularly the poorest and those most susceptible to climate catastrophes, both low carbon and high sharing development pathways.

(source: Reuters)