Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday.
The prime minister arrived at the pavilion at 4:50 p.m. local time. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam and the prime minister's Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Saimum Parvez, welcomed him.
Officials briefed the prime minister on the pavilion's activities and exhibits. He saw displays on Bangladesh's tree plantation, environmental conservation and efforts to deal with the impacts of climate change. He also toured an exhibition of eco-friendly jute products and watched presentations on the country's environmental initiatives.
During the visit, the prime minister spoke with officials and staff at the pavilion. He asked about its activities, the products on display and how Bangladesh's climate initiatives are being presented to an international audience.
Earlier in the day, Tarique Rahman joined the COP31 World Leaders' Summit at the Antalya Exhibition Centre. He greeted heads of state and government and senior representatives of international organizations in the Leaders' Lounge before the opening session. He also held bilateral meetings with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the summit.
In the evening, the prime minister and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, attended a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the leaders taking part in the conference.
The prime minister arrived in Antalya on Tuesday for a three-day official visit. He is scheduled to attend a Zero Waste Roundtable meeting and address a plenary session on Thursday, November 12.
