State Minister Humaiun Kabir told reporters at the Bangladesh Pavilion on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) that world leaders view the Prime Minister as a 'transformative leader'. He said the leaders he met yesterday showed strong interest in the Prime Minister's leadership.

Bangladesh's Presence at COP31

Describing the meetings as cordial, Humaiun Kabir said the leaders congratulated the Prime Minister on Bangladesh's democratic transition and his electoral mandate. The recognition reflects Bangladesh's growing stature in the international arena, he added.

Global Assessment of Leadership

During the briefing, the state minister said Bangladesh's remarkable progress under the Prime Minister's leadership is being widely praised internationally. World leaders have referred to Bangladesh's development model and its climate adaptation measures as a 'role model', he stated.

Officials of the Bangladesh delegation were present at the pavilion during the briefing. The COP31 conference is underway this week, with the Bangladeshi delegation engaging in bilateral meetings with various countries on climate finance and adaptation strategies.