Iraqi president participates in COP31 in Turkey

Iraqi President Nizar Amidi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Photo: INA Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi President Nizar Amidi arrived on Tuesday in the Turkish city of Antalya to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). Amidi is expected to deliver Iraq’s speech at the conference and meet with senior officials to discuss approaches to enhance international cooperation in environmental protection, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Presidency. At the same time, the president of Iraq will discuss climate-related issues, specifically the effects that climate change will have on Iraq and the region. On the sidelines of his participation in COP31, Amidi met on Wednesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Held between November 9 and November 20, 2026, COP31 brings together heads of state, government officials, and international leaders, though notable leaders from several G7 and European nations are absent. The summit centers on climate change financing and adaptation for vulnerable nations, loss and damage funding, and clean energy transitions rather than just new targets.