Antalya:Turkey's communications director announced that international leaders have recognized Turkey's efforts in organizing COP31, the UN's annual Climate Change Conference held in Antalya. The event has positioned Turkey as a pivotal player in international diplomacy.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Burhanettin Duran, Turkey's communications director, emphasized the importance of dialogue, consensus, and action in addressing environmental challenges. He noted that developed nations bear significant responsibility for climate change due to their industrialization and should support developing countries by sharing resources and technology.

Duran highlighted President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's focus on climate justice and the need for implementing summit commitments. Erdogan condemned the environmental destruction in Gaza, labeling it as "environmental genocide" and stressed that actions must follow decisions made at the summit.

The summit has seen active participation, with Erdogan conducting numerous bilateral meetings and delivering speeches. The communications directorate facilitated media coverage, with around 4,000 journalists attending. Duran expressed satisfaction with the media interest and hoped for meaningful outcomes from the summit.

Duran described Antalya as an ideal setting for the event, noting the city's capability to host large international gatherings. He acknowledged the efforts of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum and President Erdogan in organizing the summit, which Duran described as larger than NATO and OTS summits.