At a preparatory meeting for the COP31 climate summit held in Fiji on October 6, 2026, a speech was delivered by European Commission Commissioner Hukstra. The address took place at a plenary session of leaders gathered to discuss key issues ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit. In his speech, Hukstra thanked the chair of the meeting and noted that it is crucial for the European Union to participate in such international events. He emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation in combating climate change and outlined the EU's priorities ahead of COP31. The meeting in Fiji brought together representatives from various countries to develop common positions ahead of the official start of the climate summit. Such preliminary consultations traditionally play an important role in shaping the agenda of major international climate forums, allowing parties to align on key approaches in advance. The European Commission continues to actively participate in international climate negotiations, seeking to strengthen the EU's position as one of the leaders of global climate policy.