Deputy PM Salah Joins African Leaders in Climate Action Dialogue at COP31

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Salah Ahmed Jama, has joined African leaders and international partners at the African Leadership on Climate Action dialogue during the COP31 conference in Antalya, Türkiye.

The dialogue brought together the Presidents of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo; the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso; and Madagascar, Michaël Randrianirina, alongside Türkiye’s Vice President, Cevdet Yılmaz, and representatives of ODI Global.

Discussions focused on the need for increased climate finance to strengthen resilience, improve food security and promote sustainable development across Africa.

The Deputy Prime Minister’s participation reflects Somalia’s engagement in regional and international efforts to address climate challenges and mobilize support for climate-vulnerable countries.