Speaking after the sixth round of UN negotiations in Geneva, which
ended without agreement, Abbaszadeh said advanced technologies, joint research
and industry–government partnerships could drive sustainable plastics while
protecting economic growth.
He noted sharp divisions: developed countries push for a full
life-cycle plastics ban and binding financial commitments, while developing
economies advocate waste-management solutions and voluntary national plans.
Iran, aligning with other developing nations, criticized the draft
text as “imbalanced,” stressing that any treaty must respect countries’
different capacities and avoid disrupting global trade and petrochemical
markets. Talks will resume in early 2026.