Turkish parliament ratifies Paris Climate Agreement

Turkish parliament ratified the Paris climate deal late Wednesday.

All political parties in parliament gave Yes vote to the agreement.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan previously said that Turkey is ready to ratify Paris climate deal.

"In line with constructive steps and declarations of contributions, Turkey plans to submit the Paris climate pact to Parliament in October," Erdoğan told the United Nations General Assembly recently.

The Turkish leader underlined that the world should put its focus on climate change because, beyond being an environmental issue, this problem could lead to irreversible consequences for the Earth.

"Turkey is not indifferent to any global problem, crisis or call, and will also do its part on climate change and protecting the environment," he said.

"It is possible to prevent coronavirus with vaccines but there is no laboratory solution for climate change," he also added.