Islamabad, November 10, 2026: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departed for Antalya, Türkiye, for a 3-day visit from November 10 to 12 to participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-31).
The Prime Minister will address the Leaders’ Summit on November 11, urging the international community to take concrete measures to address the growing threat of climate change.
He will highlight Pakistan’s efforts towards rapid solarization and expanding renewable energy capacity as part of the country’s transition to a cleaner and more climate-resilient economy. He will also outline initiatives to strengthen disaster preparedness and early-warning systems.
The Prime Minister will call for predictable, adequate and accessible climate financing for developing countries to enhance their resilience and pursue sustainable development.
During the visit, he will also participate in a high-level roundtable convened by the COP-31 Presidency on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the Turkish leadership and several other world leaders.
According to the Foreign Office, the Prime Minister’s participation in the COP-31 Leaders’ Summit reflects Pakistan’s strong support for the global climate agenda and will provide an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to working closely with the international community to address the climate crisis.
