Independent report
ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday joined world leaders at the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
Upon his arrival at the summit venue, the prime minister was warmly received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
He subsequently joined other participating leaders for a group photograph ahead of the formal proceedings.
The prime minister was scheduled to address the summit, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change and urging the international community to take concrete measures to address its growing impacts.
He was also expected to highlight Pakistan’s initiatives for rapid solarisation, expansion of renewable energy capacity, improved disaster preparedness and stronger early-warning systems.
During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also scheduled to attend a high-level roundtable convened by the COP31 Presidency and hold bilateral meetings with Turkish leaders and other world leaders.
