Jordan seeks role in int'l efforts on climate change — minister

AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Environment Minister Yaseen Khayyat is participating in the Conference of the Parties (COP22) on climate change in Marrakesh, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Wednesday.

Khayyat delivered a speech in which he highlighted the Kingdom's keenness to play a role in the international efforts to address climate change. He stressed that Jordan is working on achieving sustainable development and diversifying its energy resources.