Antalya:Addis Ababa Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed engaged in discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Antalya, Türkiye, prior to the COP31 Leaders’ Summit. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations, fostering cooperation on climate initiatives, and addressing regional issues of shared interest.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Prime Minister Abiy expressed his congratulations to President Erdogan for the preparations undertaken for hosting COP31. He also acknowledged the efforts being made towards the successful execution of the summit.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Abiy, through a statement on his X account, highlighted the exploration of opportunities to deepen the partnership between Ethiopia and Türkiye. This includes collaboration as Ethiopia prepares to assume the COP32 Presidency in 2027.
The leaders exchanged views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and achieving tangible progress on common priorities. The meeting underscores the significance of Ethiopia-Türkiye cooperation, especially as the two countries take on consecutive COP presidencies, with Türkiye hosting COP31 and Ethiopia set to host COP32 in Addis Ababa.
