Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has departed Antalya for Istanbul, marking the end of his three-day official visit to Turkiye. During his stay, he participated in the COP31 World Leaders' Summit, addressed its High-Level Segment, and engaged in several bilateral meetings with global leaders.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a Turkish Airlines flight carrying the prime minister, along with his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and his entourage, left Antalya Airport for Istanbul at 430 pm local time. Senior officials, including a representative from the Turkish Foreign Ministry and Ambassador Subutay Yuksel, were present to see him off.
Following a stopover in Istanbul, Prime Minister Rahman is scheduled to travel to Dhaka, with the flight expected to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 600 am Bangladesh time. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with several world leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband, focusing on topics such as bilateral relations, trade, investment, and the Rohingya crisis.
In his bilateral meetings, Prime Minister Rahman discussed various issues, including enhancing diplomatic cooperation, addressing climate change, and promoting peace in the Muslim world. In his talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, he emphasized the need for Chinese investment in key sectors like energy and infrastructure. Additionally, his meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev explored the possibility of establishing direct air connectivity and easing visa procedures.