Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined global leaders at the opening session of the World Leaders' Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey. The session commenced at 1215 pm local time, marking the start of significant discussions on climate change and international cooperation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister was accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir. He arrived at the venue at 1010 am, where he was welcomed by the event organizers.
Before the session began, Prime Minister Rahman engaged with various heads of state, government officials, and senior representatives of international organizations in the Leaders' Lounge. He partook in brief informal conversations with several world leaders on issues of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a plenary session on November 12. In addition to his participation in the summit, he is expected to conduct bilateral meetings and courtesy calls with several world leaders.
On the day preceding the summit opening, Prime Minister Rahman had a 30-minute bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Maxx Royal Hotel. The meeting aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey, with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir also in attendance.