Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivers the Maldives’ national statement at the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) on December 1, 2023. (Photo/President's Office)
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has departed for Türkiye to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The COP31 is taking place at the Antalya Expo Center in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 – 20.
According to the President’s Office, he will be in Antalya for the conference until Saturday.
During the visit, President Muizzu will deliver the Maldives’ statement at the conference, participate in high-level events and discussions, and hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders.
The UN climate conference is an annual forum that brings together world leaders and negotiators from member states of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to advance global progress on climate action, with business leaders, young people, climate scientists, indigenous peoples, and civil society sharing insights and best practices to strengthen collective and inclusive action.
President Muizzu is being accompanied in his visit by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation of government officials.
