Antalya: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye, to participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The visit underscores Pakistan’s commitment to addressing global climate issues and enhancing international cooperation.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Gökhan Yazgi, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye, Amna Baloch, and other senior Turkish officials. During the summit, Prime Minister Sharif is expected to address key subjects, including Pakistan’s climate priorities and the urgent need for global climate action.

In addition to his participation in the COP31 Summit, Prime Minister Sharif will engage in the High-Level Dialogue on Clean Energy Transition and Electrification, titled “35 by 35: Powering the Future.” The dialogue aims to explore strategies for transitioning to clean energy sources and discuss electrification initiatives.

On the sidelines of the summit, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Erdogan and other global leaders. These discussions will focus on mutual interests and efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

A “Pakistan Pavilion” has been set up at the COP31 venue, hosting 54 events on various themes. Pakistan’s previous contributions to COP outcomes include its active role in climate diplomacy, which played a part in establishing the Loss and Damage Fund during COP27.