Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today engaged in a bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the 30-minute discussion, which began at 245 pm local time at the summit venue, was focused on strengthening the relations between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, addressing climate change impacts, and enhancing mutual cooperation. Present at the meeting were Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir.
Prime Minister Rahman is scheduled to address a plenary session on November 12. He also plans to conduct bilateral meetings and make courtesy calls on several world leaders during the summit. Prior to the summit's opening, Rahman met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a 30-minute discussion aimed at fortifying Bangladesh-Turkiye relations. The meeting took place at the Maxx Royal Hotel, attended by Dr Khalilur Rahman and Humaiun Kobir.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Antalya on Tuesday for a three-day official visit.