Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, where he reviewed the country’s showcase of eco-friendly jute products and its efforts to combat climate change. 

The Prime Minister arrived at the conference venue at 4:50 pm (local time).

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam and the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Md Saimum Parvez received the Prime Minister at the pavilion.

During the visit, the premier went around the exhibition of jute-based, environment-friendly products and watched presentations on the steps Bangladesh has taken to protect the environment and adapt to the effects of climate change, including tree plantation.
 
The Prime Minister also interacted with the staff at the pavilion. He asked about its activities, the items on display and how Bangladesh’s climate initiatives are being projected to the global audience. 

Officials briefed him on the pavilion’s programmes and different segments of the exhibition.