Review of COP31 Summit Preparations and Security Measures in Antalya

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi evaluated the preparations and security measures for the COP31 Summit to be held in Antalya on-site. It was announced that the summit will take place between November 9 and 20.

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and COP31 President Murat Kurum stated that 85 leaders have confirmed their participation in the summit and they expect more than 1 million visitors. Expressing that the summit will be held between November 9 and 20, and the leaders' summit on November 11-12, Kurum conveyed that nearly 300 ministers will visit the country. The summit is expected to directly generate $2 billion in economic activity, and this added value is projected to reach $3-4 billion with the multiplier effect.

It was reported that applications for 159 pavilions and 90 delegation offices have been approved in an area of approximately 1 million 100 thousand square meters, and a media center to serve 4,000 members of the press has been established. Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced that a total of 26,000 personnel from the Police, Gendarmerie, and Coast Guard units will be on duty for summit security. Additionally, AFAD will take measures with 120 personnel and 15 vehicles, the Ministry of Health with 110 ambulances, 300 health personnel, and 31 UMKE teams, while the Antalya Governorate has been authorized for protest marches.