Addis Ababa, November 11, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended an official invitation to the international community to participate in COP32 in Addis Ababa in 2027, while pledging Ethiopia’s close cooperation with the COP31 Presidency to help secure a successful outcome of the ongoing climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye.
The two-day Leaders’ Summit provides a high-level platform for countries to advance global climate cooperation and strengthen efforts to translate climate commitments into action.
The Prime Minister linked Ethiopia’s preparations to host the next global climate conference with the need to sustain cooperation throughout the current summit and the transition to COP32.
He reaffirmed that Ethiopia would work closely with the COP31 Presidency towards a successful outcome in Antalya, recognizing the importance of continued collaboration in advancing the international climate agenda.
“Ethiopia will work closely with COP31 presidency for a successful outcome here. We look forward to welcoming you for COP32 in the land of origins,” he stated.
The invitation marks Ethiopia’s preparations to assume the COP32 Presidency and bring the international climate community to Addis Ababa in 2027.
It also places the country’s upcoming hosting responsibility within the wider process of global climate negotiations, as governments work to strengthen collective responses to climate change.
By inviting world leaders and delegates to Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy extended the country’s welcome to the international community while underscoring its commitment to working with the current Presidency and contributing to the continuity of the global climate process.