Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya from November 10-12, highlighting Pakistan’s renewable energy initiatives and calling for accessible climate financing for developing countries.
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Türkiye on Tuesday to attend the World Leaders’ Summit of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled to take place in Antalya from November 10 to 12, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on November 10, the prime minister will address the global leaders’ summit on November 11, urging the international community to take concrete and effective measures to address the growing threats posed to the planet by climate change.
A delegation accompanying the prime minister includes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Senator Sherry Rehman, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Prime Minister’s Adviser Tariq Fatemi.
During his address, Shehbaz Sharif is expected to highlight Pakistan’s efforts to promote solar energy, expand renewable energy capacity and accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable energy sources.
The prime minister will also emphasise the need for stable, adequate and easily accessible climate financing to help developing countries strengthen their capacity to cope with the effects of climate change and achieve sustainable development goals.
Climate financing remains an important component of international climate discussions, particularly for developing countries seeking resources to address climate-related challenges and advance sustainable development.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with Türkiye’s leadership and other international leaders during his visit.
The proposed engagements will cover bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest, regional and global developments, and opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors.
The visit comes as Pakistan seeks to highlight its climate priorities at the international level, including renewable energy development and financial support for countries facing the consequences of climate change.
According to the official statement, the prime minister’s participation in the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit reflects Pakistan’s support for the global climate agenda and its commitment to working with the international community to address the climate crisis and reduce its impacts.
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