PM Shehbaz to leave for Turkiye today, will address COP31 tomorrow
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be undertaking a visit to Antalya in Turkiye from Nov 10-12 to participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). According to the Foreign Office (FO), the premier will address the summit on Nov 11, during which he will urge the global community to take concrete…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a visit to Antalya, Turkey, from November 10 to 12 to attend the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During the summit, the premier will deliver a speech on November 11, urging global action against climate change and highlighting Pakistan's commitment to renewable energy and disaster preparedness.
He will also push for predictable climate finance for developing nations to strengthen their resilience and promote sustainable development. The prime minister's attendance underscores Pakistan's dedication to tackling the climate crisis and working closely with the international community. Climate talks commenced with a contentious start, as negotiators struggled over climate finance inclusion after a series of extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, and floods.
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