Antalya, The Europe Today: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday joined world leaders gathered in Antalya to participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Warm Welcome for PM Shehbaz Sharif at COP31
Upon his arrival at the summit venue, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was warmly welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He later joined the participating leaders for a family photo ahead of the formal proceedings of the summit.
Pakistan’s Climate Agenda at the Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the Leaders’ Summit, where he will urge the global community to take concrete actions to address the threat posed by climate change to the planet.
In his address, the Prime Minister will highlight Pakistan’s steps towards rapid solarization and the expansion of its renewable energy capacity as part of the country’s transition towards a cleaner and more resilient economy. He will also underline Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and early-warning systems.
High-Level Roundtable and Bilateral Meetings
On the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit, PM Shehbaz Sharif will attend a High-Level Roundtable convened by the COP31 Presidency. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the Turkish leadership as well as several other world leaders.
