Turkey and Australia Strike a Climate Summit Deal

Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork between countries. It shows that even when countries disagree, they can find a solution. Turkish President Erdogan said this deal is important because working together has become harder lately. Australia's leader, Prime Minister Albanese, said his country will be in charge of the negotiations. This means Australia will guide the decisions made at the summit. There will also be a special meeting before COP31. This meeting will focus on how climate change affects the Pacific region. Many small island nations in the Pacific are at risk because of rising sea levels. Turkey's environment minister, Murat Kurum, celebrated the deal on social media. He said Turkey will make sure the summit is fair and includes everyone. This includes countries in the Pacific and Africa, as well as other regions. The COP meetings are very important. They are where the world comes together to talk about climate change. This deal between Turkey and Australia is a step forward. It shows that countries can work together to tackle big problems.