Addis Ababa, November 12, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have discussed strengthening climate cooperation and advancing preparations for COP32, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa in 2027.
The discussions were held today in Antalya, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos and Finance Minister and COP32 Chief Negotiator Fitsum Assefa, and UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.
During the meeting, Gedion outlined Ethiopia’s ongoing climate action efforts and underscored the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change.
Foreign Secretary Miliband reaffirmed the UK’s readiness to support Ethiopia’s priorities and preparations for COP32, as the country advances its efforts to host the global climate conference in Addis Ababa.