Antalya: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye, today on an official visit to participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). According to Press Information Department, upon arrival, the Prime Minister was received by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Gökhan Yazgi, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye, Ms. Amna Baloch, and senior Turkish officials.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the COP31 Antalya Leaders’ Summit, where he will highlight Pakistan’s climate priorities and emphasize the urgent need for enhanced global climate action and strengthened international cooperation to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Additionally, he will participate in the High-Level Dialogue on Clean Energy Transition and Electrification, titled “35 by 35: Powering the Future.”

During the Summit, the Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Erdogan and other world leaders attending COP31 to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation. A “Pakistan Pavilion” has been established at the COP31 venue, where 54 events on various themes will be hosted. Pakistan’s previous contributions to COP outcomes include active climate diplomacy, which led to the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund during COP27.