PM Shehbaz arrives in Türkiye to attend COP31 Leaders’ Summit
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 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday to attend the Leaders' Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Türkiye's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı, Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Turkey Amna Baloch, and other senior Turkish officials.
During the summit, Shehbaz Sharif will emphasize Pakistan's climate priorities and advocate for intensified global climate action and international cooperation to tackle the detrimental effects of climate change. Additionally, he will participate in a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled "35 by 35: Powering the Future".
On the sidelines of the summit, Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other global leaders to discuss shared concerns and explore opportunities for bolstering bilateral relations. The Pakistani delegation has established a pavilion at the COP31 venue, where 54 events will be held on diverse topics.
Pakistan has been an active participant in international climate diplomacy, contributing to the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund during COP27.
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