Diplomatic traffic from President Erdoğan

According to the statement made by the Directorate of Communications, Erdoğan met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Leaders Summit held in Antalya within the scope of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

During the reception where regional and global issues were discussed, President Erdoğan stated that they, as Turkey, are pleased to assume the COP31 Presidency, that the necessary preparations for a successful conference have been completed, and that they hope that the meeting in Türkiye will be a new starting point for the solution of climate-related problems.

Erdoğan stated that, as Türkiye, they continue their efforts together with the countries in the region to reduce the escalating tension regarding the Iran-USA conflict and to ensure that the problems are resolved through compromise and diplomacy.

President Erdoğan stated that they are working to end the Ukraine-Russia War and that they are ready to support a new dialogue process.

During the meeting, Erdogan and Guterres also discussed the latest situation in Gaza, Cyprus and Libya.

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN RECEIVED ABİY AHMED

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications reported that Türkiye-Ethiopia bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's reception with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.

According to the statement made by the Directorate of Communications, President Erdoğan received Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, who was in Antalya for the COP31 Leaders Summit.

At the meeting where Türkiye-Ethiopia bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Ethiopia will continue to take steps to advance cooperation in many areas, especially trade and investments.

Stating that Türkiye's support will continue for peace and stability in Ethiopia's region, Erdoğan congratulated the Ethiopian Prime Minister on Türkiye hosting COP32.

LULA ALSO MEETS WITH SILVA

According to the statement made by the Directorate of Communications, President Erdoğan had a meeting with Lula da Silva, who was in Antalya for the COP31 Leaders Summit.

During the reception, where Turkey-Brazil bilateral relations and regional and global developments were discussed, President Erdoğan stated that Turkey and Brazil will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year, and that they will continue to take steps in the new period to increase the level of cooperation between the two countries and develop relations in many areas, especially in trade and defense industry.

Erdoğan stated that both countries have an approach that emphasizes peace in international issues, and that it is important for solidarity to continue.

President Erdoğan stated that, as Turkey, they aim to carry forward the progress made by Brazil in climate negotiations during the COP30 Presidency, and that they designed COP31 as a conference focusing on the implementation of the decisions taken.

During the meeting, Erdogan also congratulated Lula da Silva for his election success.

BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER IS IN ANTALYA

According to the statement made by the Directorate of Communications, Erdoğan received Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarık Rahman, who was in Antalya for the COP31 Leaders Summit.

During the meeting, where Turkey-Bangladesh bilateral relations and regional issues were discussed, Erdoğan stated that it would be beneficial for Turkey and Bangladesh to continue taking steps to improve cooperation in many areas, especially trade and defense industry.

President Erdoğan stated that Turkey will continue its efforts to ensure that the humanitarian situation in Cox's Bazar remains on the agenda of the international community.

Erdoğan stated that meeting the project needs of Bangladesh, where the effects of climate change are closely observed, such as flood management and resilient infrastructure, is among the agenda items of COP31, and that they expect the "Climate Implementation Bridge" initiative to benefit the solution of such problems.

President Erdoğan also met with Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud.