Antalya: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has embarked on a three-day visit to Antalya, Turkiye, to attend the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During the summit, Prime Minister Sharif is set to call for global collaborative efforts to address climate change, emphasizing Pakistan’s initiatives in renewable energy and disaster preparedness.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister is accompanied by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and Pakistan Peoples Party leader Sherry Rehman. In his address at the summit, Sharif plans to advocate for a transition to a cleaner economy by showcasing Pakistan’s strides in solarization and renewable energy expansion. He aims to urge the international community to provide predictable, adequate, and accessible climate financing for developing nations to enhance resilience and sustainable development.

In addition to his speech, Prime Minister Sharif is scheduled to participate in a High-Level Roundtable convened by the Presidency of COP-31 and is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with Turkish officials and other global leaders.