President Muizzu Departs for Türkiye to Attend COP31
10 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އަންގާރަ 11:40President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by the First Lady and a high-level government delegation, is scheduled to deliver the national statement and participate in high-level climate discussions at the summit held from November 10 to 14. During this visit, the President is also slated to hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders to discuss key issues of mutual interest.
President Muizzu departs for Türkiye to attend the COP31 summit. | President's Office
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has departed for Antalya, Türkiye, to attend the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31).
The President's Office has announced that President Muizzu departed on Tuesday to attend the UNFCCC COP29 summit, which is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22.
The President's Office has confirmed that during this visit, the President will deliver the national statement on behalf of the Maldives. In addition to participating in various high-level events and discussions, he is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders.
COP31 is a global summit that brings together world leaders and representatives from UNFCCC member states to accelerate international efforts in combating climate change. Furthermore, the summit will serve as a platform for business leaders, youth advocates, climate scientists, and civil society organizations to share their expertise and findings, fostering an inclusive and collective approach to climate action.
The COP summit marks the 31st gathering held under the historic UNFCCC treaty established in 1992. This landmark convention also serves as the foundation for the 2015 Paris Agreement.
The President is accompanied on this trip by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level government delegation.
