Ethiopia and Nepal have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on climate change and advance shared environmental priorities as Ethiopia intensifies diplomatic outreach ahead of hosting COP32 in 2027.

Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos (PhD) held talks with Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

The discussions centred on shared climate challenges, common priorities and opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries at a time when climate change increasingly requires stronger international partnerships and coordinated action. The meeting also allowed the two sides to exchange views on the global climate agenda and explore potential areas of collaboration ahead of COP32, which Ethiopia will host in Addis Ababa in November 2027.

The engagement forms part of Ethiopia’s growing diplomatic outreach at COP31 as it seeks to build broader international partnerships, strengthen support for its climate priorities and mobilize collective action ahead of the next major UN climate summit. As preparations for COP32 gather momentum, Ethiopia is positioning the conference as a key platform for advancing climate cooperation, amplifying the priorities of developing countries and translating global commitments into tangible action.