Erhürman and Christodoulides to Attend COP31 in Antalya

Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and TRNC President Tufan Erhürman will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which begins today in Antalya.

Christodoulides announced that he would attend the summit despite Turkey not recognising him as a head of state. Erhürman, meanwhile, had previously announced that he had received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on July 14 and would be in Antalya during the conference.

In an earlier statement, Christodoulides said the “Republic of Cyprus” had always participated in such international summits, adding: “Of course I will attend.”

Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides is travelling to Antalya this evening to attend COP31.

In a previous statement regarding his participation, TRNC President Tufan Erhürman said he had received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on July 14 and would be in Antalya during the dates of the summit.

Erhürman also said he had learned from the media that Christodoulides would be attending the conference, adding: “As we have always said, diplomacy and dialogue are always good.”

President Tufan Erhürman will depart for Antalya at 7.30 pm today, accompanied by his wife, Nilden Bektaş Erhürman, and his delegation.

According to a statement from the Presidency, Erhürman is expected to return to the country on Thursday after completing his engagements.