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'We have seen good progress in the environmental sector, especially in cities like Ankara and Istanbul,' said the head of the Iran’s Department of Environment Isa Kalantari, on Wednesday while reiterating that two friendly and neighboring countries of Iran and Turkey have had age-old ties.
Referring to Turkey's success in waste management, the Iranian official noted that Iran is ready to use Turkey's technical expertise in the field of waste.
Kalantari pointed to the dust situation in Iran, highlighting that 'In the last few years, in the first half of the Iranian year (starting in March 21) , we witness dust from neighboring countries, including Iraq and Syria to the country, and it is imperative that in the specialized bilateral and multilateral meetings, this issue to be reviewed and addressed.
The head of Iran’s Department of Environment referred to some of the environmental problems of the Turkish border wall and said, 'Despite the common security interests of both countries, the wall has not paid much attention to its environmental issues, such as wildlife, ecosystem conservation. Experts should attend and exchange information more with each other.'
'We do not have any political consideration, the environment is our priority, and the Iranian president emphasizes the issue of the environment,' the Iranian official stated, referring to the task of the Department of Environment.
Deputy Minister of the Environment and Urban Development of Turkey Fatima Varank, referring to the security wall between the countries, made the remark, 'There are no ethnic differences between the two countries and we need to cooperate in the environmental field.'
The Turkish official added that there were some problems with the development of this wall that were removed and that there were doors in the area of wildlife, but not enough, and large animals could not cross it.
'In the past years, every citizen of Turkey consumed 400 plastic per year, but it was reduced by 75%, because it were expensive,' she said regarding Turkey's environmental actions.
'The Turkish president is equally interested in environmental issues, and has ordered the planting of millions of trees in Turkey,' Varank said.
As for waste and energy production in Turkey, the Turkish official went on to say, 'By 2023, all waste will be segregated and the possibility of energy production will be provided.'
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