Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- MIKTA countries have urged Nigeria to support efforts to make climate finance more accessible and responsive to the needs of countries vulnerable to climate change ahead of the COP31 climate conference in Turkiye.

Representatives of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkiye and Australia made the appeal at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, describing Nigeria as an important partner in advancing climate-finance reform.

In her opening remarks, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Leilani Bin-Juda, said Nigeria's voice would help build momentum for practical reform ahead of COP31.

"Nigeria's voice would carry particular weight. Its support would demonstrate solidarity with African Least Develop...