Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye. The discussions centered on enhancing cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on Chinese investment in Bangladesh and joint efforts to address climate change challenges.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting occurred at 430 pm local time at the conference venue, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir in attendance. The leaders prioritized issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of deepening their collaborative efforts.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Rahman visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the conference, where he explored an exhibition of eco-friendly jute products and observed presentations on Bangladesh's environmental conservation initiatives, including tree plantation efforts.
Additionally, the Prime Minister met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation to combat climate change impacts. His participation at the World Leaders' Summit was marked by interactions with various international leaders on topics of shared concern.
The Prime Minister's schedule at COP31 includes attending a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and participating in a Zero Waste Roundtable meeting. He is also set to address a plenary session on November 12 and engage in further bilateral meetings. Prior to the summit's opening, Prime Minister Rahman met with President Erdogan to discuss enhancing Bangladesh-Turkiye relations.