Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, where he reviewed the country's showcase of eco-friendly jute products and its efforts to combat climate change.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister arrived at the conference venue at 450 pm (local time). He was received by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam, and the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Md Saimum Parvez.
During his visit, Prime Minister Rahman toured the exhibition of jute-based, environment-friendly products and watched presentations on the steps Bangladesh has taken to protect the environment and adapt to the effects of climate change, including tree plantation. He also interacted with the staff at the pavilion, inquiring about its activities, the items on display, and how Bangladesh's climate initiatives are being projected to the global audience.
Officials provided the Prime Minister with briefings on the pavilion's programmes and the different segments of the exhibition.