Desk Report:
Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, held a meeting with the First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdoğan. Their discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation to address climate change, promote sustainable development, and ensure environmental protection.
The courtesy meeting took place on Tuesday (November 10) on the sidelines of the UN Climate Conference (COP-31) in the Turkish coastal city of Antalya.
Emine Erdoğan shared details of the meeting on her verified Facebook page, along with a photograph taken with Dr. Zubaida Rahman.
In her Facebook post, the Turkish First Lady noted that she had a highly productive discussion with the wife of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, who is currently visiting Antalya. The two discussed the importance of joint initiatives and cooperation in establishing climate justice, achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and implementing the global ‘Zero Waste’ policy for environmental protection.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for a three-day state visit to attend the COP-31 conference. They are accompanied by a delegation from Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday at 7:00 PM local time, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs-1, Humayun Kabir, were present at the meeting. This was confirmed by the Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Hasan Shiplu.
It is worth noting that the COP-31 conference is being held in Antalya, Turkey, with the participation of heads of state and government, policymakers, and climate experts from around the world. At this year’s conference, particular emphasis is being placed on addressing the multifaceted impacts and risks of climate change, ensuring consistent funding for countries affected by climate change, and further strengthening international cooperation.
