President and First Lady attend opening of Antalya Leaders’ Summit at COP31

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed joined world leaders for the opening session and official family photograph of the Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye.

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and other world leaders at the Antalya Leaders’ Summit during COP31
Photo: The President's Office

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed attended the opening session of the Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye.

The President and First Lady are currently in Antalya to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), being held from 10 to 14 November 2026.

Following the opening session, the President joined fellow Heads of State and Government for the official family photograph.

The opening session featured addresses by President Erdoğan and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

Held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future”, the summit brings together world leaders to strengthen global cooperation and collective action on climate change. Key areas of focus include the transition to clean energy, global electrification, climate finance and urban adaptation.

A high-level delegation is accompanying the President on the visit.

The summit forms a central element of the COP31 programme, providing a platform for political leadership on climate priorities.

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