ANTALYA (Lord Media): The United Nations Climate Conference COP 31 has commenced its two-day session in Antalya, Turkiye, where global leaders are discussing the impacts of climate change and measures to combat them. The conference is focusing on energy transition and increasing electricity usage.

Turkiye has proposed to increase the share of electricity in global energy use from 21 percent to 35 percent by 2035. Emphasis is being placed on promoting the use of electric vehicles and electricity in the industrial sector. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the urgency of immediate action to address the climate crisis in his address.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, and the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation during the conference. He also met with the Palestinian Prime Minister, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The Prime Minister also held meetings with Turkiye’s First Lady, Syria’s President, Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and the World Bank President. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and highlighting the challenges faced by countries affected by climate change.