Iranian President meets with GCC environment ministers

Iranian President Muhammad Khatami yesterday met with environment ministers and related officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council states, currently taking part in an environmental meeting in Tehran to study and approve the Tehran accord on transferring risky materials via sea and its impact on the environment.

President Khatami expressed satisfaction over the collective efforts exerted by the GCC states to protect the environment and to ensure a hygienic life for their peoples.

The Iranian President indicated that environmental risks resulted from the presence of foreign fleets in the Gulf region, and stressed the importance of preserving a pollution-free environment in the region.