Antalya:The 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) commenced on November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye. The Azerbaijani delegation was present at the official opening ceremony, participating in high-level events aimed at enhancing international climate cooperation.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, took over the COP presidency from COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago during the ceremony. The event underscored the significance of bolstering international climate cooperation, fulfilling the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and executing climate commitments through tangible actions.

In his speech, Murat Kurum expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani delegation for its contributions to the global climate agenda. He also mentioned the establishment of a new annual climate finance target of USD 300 billion in Baku during COP29, underlining the necessity of converting financial pledges into concrete outcomes.

The Azerbaijani delegation is anticipated to engage in various high-level events, thematic discussions, and bilateral meetings throughout the conference.