Antalya:Trkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Iranian President Mesoud Pezeshkian in Antalya during the COP31 summit. The gathering brings together world leaders to discuss strategies for enhancing urban resilience to climate change and promoting electricity use in buildings and transportation.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the meeting was attended by several key Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Ibrahim Kalin, the chief of the National Intelligence Organization. The summit continues in Antalya, focusing on discussions about energy-efficient buildings, power grid improvements, and strategies for cities to withstand extreme weather conditions.

The conference, which began on November 9 and runs until November 20, also features discussions on electrification as a priority in Trkiye's COP31 action agenda. This includes initiatives like replacing fossil fuel-based heating systems with electric heat pumps and transitioning to electric buses. These measures aim to reduce emissions as cleaner energy sources are used. Additionally, new finance and investment announcements are anticipated throughout the day.

On Thursday morning, leaders are set to address the reduction of methane and other greenhouse gases to curb near-term warming. They will assess progress on previous commitments, introduce new pledges, and explore funding strategies. The COP31 Business Forum will also commence, focusing on the private sector's contribution to financing and implementing clean energy and climate adaptation projects.

Australia leads the formal negotiations following the leaders' summit, with discussions covering emission reductions, adaptation, and climate finance, including support for developing countries. The broader agenda under Trkiye's presidency also encompasses zero waste, food security, ocean protection, and climate-resilient health systems.