Antalya: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of informal meetings with international leaders on the sidelines of the COP31 Summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s discussions included talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Saudi Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, and Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. Additionally, Prime Minister Sharif expressed Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause during his meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, who acknowledged Pakistan’s advocacy efforts on the international stage.
Other notable interactions involved discussions with First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdogan, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. The discussions centered on bilateral relations, regional issues, and the challenges faced by climate-vulnerable nations.