COP31 Leaders Summit started

On the third day of COP31, which will shape the global climate struggle, the heart of global diplomacy beats in Antalya.

The two-day COP31 World Leaders Summit, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, officially started today.

President Erdoğan and the leaders attending the summit took a family photo.

Heads of state and government of 102 countries, 300 ministers, high-level delegations and bureaucrats from 196 countries attend the summit, which attracts the attention of the world.

LEADERS GATHERED IN THE "ANATOLIAN HALL"

The 527 thousand square meter "Blue Zone", which was prepared as the center of negotiations and official contacts within the scope of the summit, opened its doors to the leaders. At the opening of the summit, where decisions will be taken, President Erdoğan welcomed the guest heads of state and government with an official ceremony.

After the traditional "family photo", the leaders will come together in the Anatolian Hall, the largest general assembly area of ​​the summit, and move on to the general assembly and climate negotiations.

GOAL: TO PUT DECISIONS INTO ACTION

The main vision of COP31 will be to take concrete steps to implement the commitments and decisions taken at previous summits on the ground. At the summit, host Türkiye will present 10 priority topics to the attention of the international public within the framework of the "Action Agenda", which will play a leading role in climate diplomacy.

In this context; By 2035, zero waste, clean energy transformation, climate-resistant cities and green industrialization targets will constitute the most critical agenda items in Türkiye.

COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum will make a speech on the margins of the Leaders' Summit, and then host the "COP31 Ministers' Dinner" to be held in honor of the ministers of the participating countries.

During the conference, which will last until November 20, many high-level bilateral meetings, panels and roundtable meetings will be held in the Blue Zone. Approximately 100 thousand people are expected to visit this area during the conference.

THEY PLANTED OLIVE SEEDLING

President Erdoğan planted olive saplings in the COP31 area together with world leaders, as part of the afforestation activities held simultaneously in 81 provinces before the summit.

MEHTERAN SHOW AT COP31

Within the scope of the summit, the Ministry of National Defense (MSB) Mehter Band presented a special show to the visitors. The Mehter Band sang traditional anthems at the entrance of the area that hosted delegations and visitors from all over the world. Drawing attention with its historical uniforms and magnificent performances, the Mehteran group attracted great interest, especially from foreign visitors. The participants, who kept pace with the anthems with applause, recorded those moments with their mobile phone cameras.

THEY WILL ATTEND THE SUMMIT

To COP31, at the leadership level, Austria, the United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Finland, Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Montenegro, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, North Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Moldova, Norway, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Ukraine, Botswana, Burundi, Algeria, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zimbabwe, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, China, Indonesia, Armenia, Palestine, South Korea, Georgia, Iraq, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, There will be participation from Lebanon, Maldives, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.

HIGH LEVEL TRAFFIC AND SECURITY MEASURES IN ANTALYA

High-level security and traffic measures were put into effect throughout the city due to the Leaders Summit. In the statement made by Antalya Governorship, it was stated that all necessary preparations have been completed for the transfer of heads of state and government during the summit and for the uninterrupted flow in the event area.

The Governorship warned that there may be traffic congestion on the main arteries due to security measures, especially between 08.00 and 10.00 in the morning; He asked citizens not to go to traffic with their private vehicles unless necessary, to choose alternative routes and to plan their travels outside this time range. In the statement, citizens were thanked for their understanding and cooperation in order to carry out the organization without disrupting city life.