Iran Highlights Need for Effective Implementation of Global Treaty on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

The Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Geneva has described a global treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge as a significant step toward establishing a more transparent and balanced international intellectual property system, according to a report by IRNA.

The Iranian official emphasized the necessity of the treaty's effective implementation, IRNA reported, without providing further details on the specific mechanisms or timeline being discussed.

The statement, made in Geneva, reflects Iran's engagement with international discussions on intellectual property frameworks concerning genetic resources and traditional knowledge, issues that have been the subject of long-running negotiations among member states of relevant international bodies.

IRNA did not specify further remarks made by the official beyond the emphasis on transparency, balance, and implementation of the treaty.