Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met several world leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday, as Pakistan seeks to advance its climate justice agenda and clean energy transition.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister was welcomed at the conference venue by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Shehbaz also joined other world leaders for a group photograph before exchanging greetings with several dignitaries attending the summit.
Those he met included Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Other dignitaries included Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
The prime minister is scheduled to address the summit on Wednesday under the theme “Clean Energy Transition by 2035: Powering the Future”.
His address is expected to highlight climate justice and the concerns of countries most vulnerable to climate change.
During his visit, Shehbaz is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with President Erdoğan and other world leaders to discuss climate challenges, clean energy cooperation and matters of mutual interest.
The prime minister arrived in Antalya on Tuesday to participate in the COP31 Leaders’ Summit and discuss clean energy transitions with world leaders.
Türkiye is hosting the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in the Mediterranean city of Antalya.
Pakistan has also established a pavilion at the summit venue, where 54 themed events are scheduled to showcase the country’s climate priorities and initiatives.
According to the PMO, Pakistan’s previous climate diplomacy played a role in establishing the Loss and Damage Fund at COP27, aimed at supporting countries suffering the adverse effects of climate change.
Source: brecorder
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