Antalya:The Leaders' Summit of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) began on Wednesday in Antalya, Türkiye, featuring Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides as one of the prominent speakers at the High-Level Segment. The summit's opening proceedings included addresses from UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is the host of the event.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the two-day summit, held at the Antalya EXPO Centre, is organized under the theme 'Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future.' Attendees were greeted by the Turkish President, with an official family photograph scheduled to follow. President Christodoulides is set to emphasize Cyprus' support for the European position on enhancing global climate goals, implementing the Paris Agreement, and advancing international climate commitments.

The President will also underline Cyprus' regional initiative on climate change in Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. Additionally, he will discuss efforts made during Cyprus' EU Council Presidency to bolster the EU's strategic climate negotiation approach. On the sidelines, President Christodoulides is anticipated to hold bilateral meetings, including one with the President of the European Commission.

Accompanying the President in Antalya are Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis, Special Political Envoy Nikos Tornaritis, and other officials. Following the summit, President Christodoulides will travel to Dublin for the European Political Community Summit and an informal European Council meeting on November 12 and 13.