Chief Adviser Tarique Rahman joined the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) at the Antalya Exhibition Centre in Antalya, Türkiye, on Wednesday morning. During the opening session, he exchanged greetings with heads of state, prime ministers, and representatives of international organizations.
Bilateral Engagements
At the Leaders' Lounge of the conference, the Chief Adviser held cordial exchanges with leaders from various countries. The Daily Star reported that he is scheduled to meet with the President of Uzbekistan and the Vice President of China on the sidelines of the summit. Business Standard reported that he exchanged greetings with presidents, prime ministers, and international organization representatives at the venue.Significance of the Summit
The conference, hosted in Antalya, has brought together representatives from nearly 200 countries to address global climate risks and chart pathways for sustainable development. The Chief Adviser's participation is viewed as a significant step in Bangladesh's climate diplomacy efforts.As one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, Bangladesh is expected to advocate strongly for climate financing and technology transfer for developing countries during the summit. The Chief Adviser is anticipated to deliver a formal statement on behalf of Bangladesh in subsequent sessions of the conference.
