Dhaka seeks stronger Türkiye ties in climate, development

Bangladesh has underscored the need to deepen cooperation with Türkiye to address climate change and advance sustainable development as the two countries prepare to participate in the upcoming COP31 climate conference.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam made the remarks when Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen paid a courtesy call on her at her office here on Sunday, said ministry’s press release here today.

During the meeting, the ambassador briefed the state minister on Türkiye’s preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), scheduled for November 9–20 in Antalya.

He also referred to the World Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for November 11–12, and discussed about the participation of Bangladesh’s prime minister.

Shama congratulated Türkiye on hosting COP31 and informed the ambassador that the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would participate in the summit.

She expressed the hope that the leaders of Bangladesh and Türkiye would have an opportunity to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the conference.

The state minister emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development.