London Mayor Khan made kunefe at a Turkish restaurant

Khan, who is the co-chairman of the global cities network C40, announced that he will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to be held in Antalya next month, representing London.

Khan, who will become the first London Mayor to officially visit Türkiye with this trip, will go to Istanbul to hold investment and trade contacts after the climate summit.

Pointing out that the trade volume between the two countries has reached approximately 28 billion pounds by 2025, Khan emphasized that approximately 8 thousand British companies export to Türkiye.

Khan noted that according to projections, Türkiye is expected to be the 12th largest economy in the world and the fourth largest economy in Europe by 2050.

Pointing out that Türkiye is the 13th most common place of birth among London residents, Khan said; He said that the Turkish community, which has a deep-rooted history in regions such as Hackney, Enfield and Haringey, adds great strength to the economic and cultural fabric of the capital.

Making evaluations before his visit to Turkey, Sadiq Khan said, "I am extremely happy to be the first Mayor to travel to Türkiye to represent our capital at COP31 next month and attract more trade and investment to our wonderful city."

Pointing out that the climate crisis is the biggest threat facing the planet, Khan said, "Cities have a vital role in triggering the change that we all desperately need to see."

Regarding his contacts with international leaders, Khan said, "Therefore, I will stand next to global leaders and discuss what can be done and how these efforts will bring great vitality to our economies."

Referring to the goals of the Istanbul program, Khan said, "Then I will go to Istanbul to promote trade and investment between our two great cities and to celebrate the great influence that Londoners of Turkish origin maintain in our capital."

Sharing his satisfaction with the meeting in London, Khan added, "It was a real honor to meet Ahmet Murat Üstünsürmeli and his talented team in Antepliler today, celebrate this extraordinary bond and talk about how we can continue to build a better London for everyone."