Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, accompanied by his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and an official entourage, arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, at 12:40 PM local time on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, on a three-day official visit to attend the COP-31 Climate Summit.
Following a brief transit in Istanbul, the Prime Minister departed for Antalya, where he is scheduled to hold his first high-level bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Max Royal Hotel at 6:30 PM local time. Discussions will focus on expanding bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation.
The COP-31 summit will officially run on November 11 and 12. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will address the plenary session on November 12, articulating Bangladesh's core positions on climate justice, historical accountability of developed nations, climate financing, adaptation, loss-and-damage compensation, and sustainable development.
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Additionally, Bangladesh has set up a specialized Jute Pavilion in the summit's Green Zone to showcase eco-friendly jute products as viable alternatives to plastic, alongside two Blue Zone side events focusing on women's climate vulnerabilities and biodegradable packaging solutions. The Prime Minister is accompanied by a 21-member delegation and is scheduled to return to Dhaka on Friday.
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