Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Antalya, Trkiye, to participate in the World Leaders' Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31). The summit is scheduled to take place from November 11-12, during which he will engage in discussions with leaders from various countries.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a Turkish Airlines flight brought the Prime Minister, his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and his entourage to Antalya Airport at 403pm local time. They had a stopover in Istanbul before continuing to Antalya. Upon arrival, Trkiye's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam welcomed them, and children presented flowers to the Prime Minister and his wife. A guard of honour was also accorded to Tarique Rahman at the airport.
Tarique Rahman is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later today at the Maxx Royal Hotel. His visit commenced with a VVIP reception at Istanbul International Airport, where he was received by Governor M Ilker Haktankaçmaz. Following a brief stopover, he continued his journey to Antalya.
The COP31 summit, which began in Antalya on Monday and will continue until November 20, includes a World Leaders' Summit on November 11-12. The Prime Minister is expected to address a plenary session and meet with world leaders to discuss climate justice, finance, and sustainable development. Bangladesh's priorities at the summit include climate resilience and adaptation finance.
Additionally, Bangladesh aims to promote its achievements in climate resilience and its initiative to establish a jute pavilion in the conference's Green Zone. A joint declaration between Bangladesh and Trkiye on the promotion of jute products is anticipated. Two side events organized by Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will focus on gender-based climate vulnerability and promoting sustainable jute products.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to depart Antalya on November 12, with his return to Dhaka expected on November 13.