Antalya:Addis Ababa Ethiopia and Nepal have initiated discussions to strengthen their bilateral cooperation on climate change and advance shared environmental priorities, as Ethiopia enhances its diplomatic efforts ahead of hosting COP32 in 2027.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate, Gedion Timothewos (PhD), met with Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, during the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
The discussions between the two ministers centered on mutual climate challenges, priorities, and opportunities to enhance cooperation between Ethiopia and Nepal. This collaboration is deemed crucial as climate change increasingly requires robust international partnerships and coordinated efforts.
The meeting also allowed both countries to exchange views on the global climate agenda and potential areas for collaboration ahead of COP32, scheduled to be held in Addis Ababa in November 2027.
This engagement highlights Ethiopia’s expanding diplomatic outreach at COP31, aiming to build wider international partnerships, enhance support for its climate priorities, and mobilize collective action in preparation for the upcoming UN climate summit.
As preparations for COP32 progress, Ethiopia is positioning the conference as a significant platform for promoting climate cooperation, elevating the priorities of developing nations, and turning global climate commitments into actionable results.
