Several leading Turkish Cypriot political figures arrived in Antalya on Wednesday to participate in activities linked to the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference. Meetings with senior Turkish government officials took place shortly after their arrival, including contacts involving Ünal Üstel and Sıla Usar İncirli.
Meeting with Turkish Vice President
Ünal Üstel travelled to Antalya following an invitation from Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. The two officials have already met.
According to Turkish Cypriot media reports, Üstel was accompanied by Fikri Ataoğlu, referred to as deputy prime minister, and Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, referred to as foreign minister. Both participated in the meeting with Yılmaz.
Participation in COP31 events
Reports indicate that Ataoğlu and Ertuğruloğlu are scheduled to attend the official opening ceremony of COP31.
The conference has brought together political leaders, government representatives and international delegates to discuss climate-related policies and international cooperation.
İncirli's visit to Antalya
Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Sıla Usar İncirli also travelled to Antalya for the climate conference.
In a statement, the CTP said that İncirli is expected to return on Thursday.
She attended the summit following an invitation from Murat Kurum, Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change and President of COP31.
Contact with Hakan Fidan
According to Turkish Cypriot media reports, İncirli held a brief conversation and exchanged views with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as part of her contacts in Antalya.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the climate summit.
Source: CNA
