Scottish Parliament backs COP truce initiative

The Scottish Parliament has put forward a resolution COP29 Peacemaking Efforts and COP Truce Initiative, Report informs.

The resolution posted on the parliament's official website emphasizes that COP29 has become a significant event for promoting peace, international cooperation, and friendship worldwide, including between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

It is noted that COP29 embodies the idea of how climate action can serve as a bridge between nations to achieve peace and cooperation.

The resolution also expresses support for the COP truce initiative, which calls on all parties involved in ongoing conflicts worldwide to cease military operations.

It emphasizes that COP29 is a crucial moment for international climate negotiations and calls on all event participants to cooperate in addressing the climate crisis.

The resolution was supported by 25 parliamentarians representing five political parties - Labour, Conservatives, Green Party, Liberal Democrats, and the Scottish National Party.