Australia and Türkiye are highlighting their cooperation on climate action and energy security at the COP climate summit, with the Middle East conflict reinforcing the importance of international partnerships to secure energy supplies.

The Australian delegation said its participation at COP was aimed at helping shape decisions affecting Australians, while emphasising the need for countries to work together across borders on energy challenges.

The statement also thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for hosting this year’s summit.