Antalya:Nicosia A meeting between the President of the Republic and the Turkish President or the country's Foreign Minister during President Christodoulides' stay in Antalya has not been planned, Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed. Events like this are well suited for bilateral contacts and meetings, even if these are not scheduled.

According to Cyprus News Agency, Letymbiotis mentioned that a meeting with the UN Secretary-General in Antalya would depend on Antonio Guterres' schedule, considering the President's brief stay before traveling to Dublin. "We will endeavour to make it happen if possible," he stated, noting the tight schedule.

In his opening statement, the Spokesperson detailed the President's participation in the Leaders' Summit of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, and subsequent involvement in the European Political Community (EPC) Summit and an informal European Council meeting in Dublin on 12 and 13 November, respectively.

He emphasized that the President's participation in the COP31 Leaders' Summit is part of a diplomatic framework coordinated closely with European institutions and EU Member States. During the Summit, President Christodoulides will address global climate ambition, the Paris Agreement, and international commitments. The Republic of Cyprus's regional Initiative on Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East will also be highlighted.

The President will also focus on an initiative from the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU to strengthen the EU's strategic approach to international climate negotiations, comprising seven actions continued under the Irish Presidency. Bilateral meetings, including one with the President of the European Commission, are expected on the sidelines of COP31.

On 11 November, President Christodoulides will travel to Dublin for the EPC Summit and an informal European Council meeting. Discussions will focus on securing a democratic Europe, European security, and Artificial Intelligence, aligning with Cyprus's new National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence. The President will return to Cyprus on Friday evening.