Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left Dhaka on a three-day official visit to Türkiye to attend the COP31 World Leaders’ Summit in Antalya on November 11 and 12. During the summit, Mr Rahman will address the plenary session on November 12 and outline Bangladesh’s position on climate justice, climate finance, adaptation and compensation for loss and damage caused by climate change. Despite contributing only 0.05 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, Bangladesh remains one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change.
On the sidelines of the summit, Mr Rahman is expected to hold bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Australian Prime Minister, the President of Uzbekistan and the British Foreign Secretary. Discussions are likely to focus on trade, investment, climate cooperation and bilateral relations.
Bangladesh will also showcase jute as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic through a dedicated pavilion in the conference’s Green Zone. Two special events will highlight the vulnerability of women to climate change and the potential of biodegradable jute products.
