Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman engaged in a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Antalya, Türkiye, on Tuesday evening. The discussion was centered around enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the meeting commenced at 715 pm local time at Maxx Royal Hotel. Present at the meeting were Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, alongside the Prime Minister.
The agenda for the meeting included discussions on boosting bilateral trade and investment, expanding cooperation in key sectors, and addressing other mutual interests. Prime Minister Rahman arrived in Antalya earlier in the afternoon for a three-day visit, which includes attending the World Leaders' Summit at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) from November 11-12.
The Prime Minister, along with his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and other officials, arrived at Antalya Airport at 403 pm local time via a Turkish Airlines flight, following a layover in Istanbul. The visit began with his departure from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 730 am Bangladesh time.
COP31, the UN climate change conference, started in Antalya on Monday and will continue until November 20. During the conference, the World Leaders' Summit will take place on November 11-12, where Prime Minister Rahman is scheduled to speak at a plenary session on November 12 and conduct several bilateral meetings.