Ethiopia and Türkiye Deepen Partnership as Ethiopia Prepares to Lead Global Climate Action

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit and held a productive bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He congratulated the President on Türkiye’s preparations for hosting COP31 and on the efforts underway to deliver it successfully.

The talks also looked ahead to Ethiopia’s own role. As Ethiopia prepares to assume the COP32 Presidency, the two leaders discussed how they can work together. This shows growing international confidence in Ethiopia’s place in global climate diplomacy and in its record of environmental action, including the Green Legacy Initiative.

The discussions built on the strong partnership between the two countries and explored ways to deepen bilateral cooperation. Such dialogue reflects mutual respect and the value of nations with shared priorities working side by side. The leaders also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual interest, and Ethiopia continues to present itself as a constructive partner that favors diplomacy, shared prosperity, and peaceful cooperation.

At its heart, this engagement is about people. Climate change affects farmers, families, and communities in every part of the world, especially in Africa. Ethiopia’s active role shows that cooperation between nations is the surest way to protect lives, secure livelihoods, and safeguard the planet for future generations. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to making tangible progress on common priorities. As Ethiopia prepares for the COP32 Presidency, partnerships like this one can help bring African voices, solutions, and priorities to the center of global climate action, for the benefit of Ethiopians and of humanity as a whole.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Government Communication Service.