Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been diligently working to fulfill his pre-election environmental promises since assuming office, according to BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizvi highlighted the Prime Minister's commitment to environmental causes during a briefing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Rahman had pledged to plant 25 crore trees, excavate canals, and promote renewable energy even before being elected. The Prime Minister departed Dhaka this morning for a three-day official visit to Turkiye, where he will attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya.
Rizvi emphasized the significance of the Prime Minister's participation in the climate summit, noting the global threat posed by human-induced warming. He expressed optimism that the summit would yield effective strategies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and addressing global warming.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by a 21-member Bangladesh delegation, including his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman. He is scheduled to address the plenary session on November 12 and will return home on Friday. Additionally, the Prime Minister plans to hold bilateral meetings with leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Newly appointed Foreign Secretary Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury indicated that the talks might explore bilateral relations, trade, investment, and climate cooperation. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and other notable officials were present at the airport to see off the Prime Minister.