PM Shehbaz arrives in Türkiye to attend COP31 Leaders’ Summit
- Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı receives him at the airport
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is attending COP31 in Türkiye, advocating for global climate action and clean energy. He will also hold bilateral meetings, with Pakistan hosting a pavilion.
- Pakistan's climate priorities and call for stronger global action.
- High-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification.
- Bilateral meetings with Turkish President Erdoğan and other world leaders.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Tuesday 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 a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier was received upon arrival by Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye Amna Baloch and senior Turkish officials.
During the summit, Shehbaz will highlight Pakistan’s climate priorities and call for stronger global climate action and international cooperation to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
The prime minister will also address a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled “35 by 35: Powering the Future”.
On the sidelines of the summit, Shehbaz is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other world leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Meanwhile, a Pakistan Pavilion has been established at the COP31 venue, where 54 events will be organised on various themes.
Pakistan has played an active role in international climate diplomacy, including contributing to efforts that led to the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund during COP27.