Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of COP31 in Antalya on Thursday, November 12.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding and brotherly ties with Sudan. He reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The Prime Minister also conveyed heartfelt solidarity with the people of Sudan as they face prevailing challenges.

The two leaders held a productive exchange regarding ways to deepen and strengthen bilateral cooperation across various areas of mutual interest.

Regarding the global environment, both leaders exchanged views on the challenges posed by climate change. They agreed that climate change requires urgent, collective global action, particularly to support developing nations which bear the most serious consequences of its impact. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination at multilateral fora.