Türkiye has not invited the Israeli government to the leaders' summit to be held as part of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, COP31 President and Türkiye's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum said, Turkish media reports.
"As part of the organization of the event, invitations to leaders are sent by the host country, namely Türkiye. We have not invited the Israeli government to the leaders' summit," the minister said.
At the same time, Kurum emphasized that every country has the right to participate in negotiations held under the auspices of the UN and to present its positions and projects.
"Therefore, all countries around the world are invited to events organized by the UN. However, as the host country, we have not invited Israel to the leaders' summit," he noted.
The minister added that hosting the international climate conference in Türkiye would not change Ankara's position toward Israel.
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