Antalya:The 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) commenced on November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye, with the Azerbaijani delegation in attendance. The delegation participated in the official opening ceremony and various high-level events aimed at enhancing international climate cooperation.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Murat Kurum, the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye, took over the COP presidency from COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago during the opening ceremony. The event underscored the significance of international collaboration on climate initiatives, the realization of the Paris Agreement's objectives, and the execution of climate commitments with concrete actions.

In his remarks, Murat Kurum expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani delegation for its involvement in the global climate agenda. He referenced the COP29 meeting in Baku, which set a new annual climate finance target of USD 300 billion, emphasizing the need for financial pledges to result in substantial outcomes.

Throughout the conference, the Azerbaijani delegation is expected to engage in numerous high-level events, thematic discussions, and bilateral meetings.