Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman engaged in a bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. The leaders discussed a range of issues, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, addressing climate change impacts, and enhancing mutual cooperation.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the meeting commenced at 245 pm local time and lasted approximately thirty minutes. It took place at the conference venue, as confirmed by the Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary, Hasan Shiplu.
The discussions were attended by Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, who accompanied the Prime Minister. Prior to this meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman participated in the World Leaders' Summit of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference at the Antalya Exhibition Centre.
Upon his arrival at the venue at 1010 am local time, Prime Minister Tarique was welcomed by the event organizers. Before the opening session, he engaged in brief exchanges with heads of state, government officials, and senior representatives from international organizations at the Leaders' Lounge.
Following the meeting with President Mirziyoyev, the Prime Minister was scheduled to attend a Zero Waste Roundtable meeting and hold further discussions with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. In the evening, he was expected to attend a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in honor of the participating world leaders.