On the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with the Vice President of Seychelles, Sebastien Pillay, to advance bilateral and multilateral efforts in tackling climate change. The high-level dialogue centered on reinforcing international cooperation to shield small island nations from accelerating global environmental risks.
During the meeting, both leaders focused primarily on minimizing the severe impacts and losses faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) due to global climate disruption. They underscored the urgent necessity of mobilizing robust, timely international assistance and partnerships to support fragile island environments on the frontline of the climate crisis.
Recognizing their shared vulnerabilities, the two leaders agreed to jointly champion the rights and interests of small island developing nations across international arenas. A central pillar of this joint advocacy will be securing essential climate finance and technical resources required to strengthen climate resilience and adaptive capacities in vulnerable island territories.
The high-level discussions took place during the ongoing COP31 proceedings, where global climate negotiators and world leaders are deliberating over critical environmental frameworks and financial commitments.
The summit sessions run from November 9 to 20, with high-level world leader engagements scheduled for November 11 and 12 in Antalya, bringing urgent island concerns to the forefront of the multilateral agenda.