Pacific nations are eager for Australia to host the COP31 climate meeting, slated for November 2026. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

Australia's bid to host a major global climate conference may depend on diplomatic "horse-trading" as government officials scramble to break a deadlock with rival Turkey.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly gathering on Thursday (AEST) to hopefully resolve an impasse over the hosting rights for the talks.

Mr Albanese wants to host next year's COP31 event in conju

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