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On the 11th of November 2026, on the second day of his working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, participated in the Leaders’ Summit held within the framework of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

 The forum brought together heads of state and government, ministers from around 200 countries, as well as heads of international organizations, environmental experts, and representatives of the business community and civil society.

 The conference agenda covered issues related to food security, agriculture, healthcare, energy, transport, trade and finance, science and education, industry and technology. Discussions also focused on strengthening national commitments to sustainable urban development and emissions reduction, implementing previously reached agreements, and social and cultural programmes.

 At the Antalya EXPO Center, the Hero-Arkadag was warmly welcomed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with whom he took a joint photograph.

 Following the official photo session of the heads of delegations participating in the Summit, the opening ceremony of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change took place.

 The opening of the forum was preceded by performances by cultural figures and artists of the Republic of Türkiye, as well as the screening of video presentations.

 Welcoming the conference participants, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the significance of the forum in addressing the pressing challenges of our time. Emphasizing that climate change is progressing faster than measures to address it are being implemented, the UN Secretary-General called on the international community to take more effective practical action.

 The statements delivered during the forum focused on the fulfilment of national climate commitments and the transition to environmentally friendly energy sources. Particular attention was paid to the introduction of circular economy standards and zero-waste industrial principles, as well as reducing methane emissions into the atmosphere.

 Addressing the Leaders’ Summit plenary session, the National Leader of the Turkmen People first expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for the invitation to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as for the hospitality extended and the high level of organization of the international event.

 As emphasized, Turkmenistan views this forum as an important step towards strengthening mutual trust on climate change issues and transforming global climate dialogue into a driving force for global development.

 In this regard, the Hero-Arkadag noted that, in accordance with its National Climate Strategy, Turkmenistan remains firmly committed to fulfilling its international obligations arising from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.

 The address by the Hero-Arkadag was listened to with great attention.

 Upon completion of the programme of his working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the National Leader of the Turkmen People proceeded to Antalya International Airport, from where he departed for his homeland.

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 The national pavilion of Turkmenistan, presented within the framework of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, served as a testament to the extensive efforts being undertaken in Turkmenistan in the fields of environmental protection and combating climate change.

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