The Chief Adviser has arrived in Antalya, Turkey, to participate in the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. According to confirmed reports, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with the President of Uzbekistan and the Vice President of China on the sidelines of the summit.

Summit Schedule

In the evening, the Chief Adviser will attend a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in honor of world leaders attending the summit. The dinner is expected to provide significant opportunities for informal diplomatic engagements and bilateral discussions with other heads of state and government present at the event.

World Leaders' Attendance

While leaders from across the globe are participating in COP31, the absence of top leaders from G7 countries has been notable. Reports indicate that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is the only leader from a G7 country scheduled to address the summit. In this context, the Chief Adviser's participation and high-level bilateral meetings are being viewed as diplomatically significant for Bangladesh.

Climate Negotiation Context

As one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, Bangladesh's agenda at COP31 is expected to focus on securing climate finance and technology transfer commitments from developed nations. The Chief Adviser's presence at the summit is seen as a crucial opportunity to advance the country's climate diplomacy and strengthen bilateral ties with key partners, including China and Uzbekistan.