Antalya:Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered a pre-recorded video message to officially inaugurate the ASEAN Pavilion at the 31st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November 2026.

According to Association of SouthEast Asian Nation, Dr. Kao highlighted ASEAN's dedication to collaborative climate action and emphasized the Pavilion's role as an inclusive platform to demonstrate ASEAN's leadership in climate initiatives. These initiatives include energy transition, climate finance, private sector engagement, nature-based solutions, and climate resilience, all aimed at furthering the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.