PM Shehbaz COP31 Summit Visit in Türkiye 2026

PM Shehbaz Arrives In Türkiye To Attend COP31 Leaders’ Summit

November 11, 2026

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PM Shehbaz COP31 plans began on Tuesday, when Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Antalya to attend the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC. Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı received him at the airport, along with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye Amna Baloch and senior Turkish officials.

PM Shehbaz COP31 Visit Begins in Antalya

At the summit, the prime minister will set out Pakistan’s climate priorities and call for stronger global action and international cooperation. The message follows the national preparations covered in How Is Pakistan Building Resilient Communities?

Clean Energy Dialogue and Bilateral Meetings

Shehbaz will also address a high-level dialogue on clean energy transition and electrification, titled “35 by 35: Powering the Future”. The topic matters to Pakistan, where cleaner power and lower energy costs support both climate goals and economic growth.

On the sidelines, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other world leaders. The talks are expected to explore ways to strengthen cooperation on matters of mutual interest.

Pakistan’s Record in Climate Diplomacy

A Pakistan Pavilion has been set up at the COP31 venue, where 54 events will be held on a range of themes. The scale of the programme shows how seriously Pakistan treats the platform as a place to share its experience and attract partners.

Pakistan has played an active part in climate diplomacy, including efforts that led to the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP27. Turning that record into practical support will depend on clear national projects, transparent use of any funds secured and steady engagement with partners after the summit.