Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam held a bilateral meeting with Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini on the sidelines of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey. According to an official press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, November 13, 2026, the discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade, climate collaboration, and mutual economic partnerships.During the meeting, State Minister Shama Obaid urged Eswatini to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products—highlighting jute as an ideal, eco-friendly substitute for single-use plastics—and commended Eswatini for banning plastic bags. She also invited the Prime Minister to visit the Bangladesh Jute Pavilion at COP31 and gifted him a specialized jacket made from jute fabric. Furthermore, she proposed exporting affordable, high-quality Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals to meet Eswatini’s healthcare demands and encouraged greater imports of sustainable, cost-effective Ready-Made Garments (RMG). Outlining Bangladesh's climate commitments—targeting 20% renewable energy by 2030 and 30% by 2040—the State Minister discussed continued climate coordination leading up to COP32 in Ethiopia, while also seeking Eswatini's continued support for the swift repatriation of displaced Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.