ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of informal meetings with global leaders during the COP31 Summit held in Antalya, Türkiye.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister’s discussions included meetings 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. In his conversation with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, Sharif expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Palestinian people on behalf of the government and citizens of Pakistan. Mustafa expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s advocacy for the Palestinian cause on the international stage.
Additionally, Sharif held 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 meetings focused on enhancing bilateral relations, addressing regional issues, and underscoring the importance of raising awareness about the challenges faced by climate-vulnerable countries globally.