PM visits Bangladesh Pavilion at COP31

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey on Wednesday.

He toured an exhibition of environment-friendly jute products and viewed displays highlighting the country's initiatives to protect the environment.

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

During the visit, Tarique went through displays on various initiatives taken by Bangladesh, including tree plantation, environmental conservation and efforts to address the impacts of climate change.

He also spoke with officials and staff working at the pavilion and enquired about its activities, the products on display and how Bangladesh's climate initiatives are being presented to the international community.

The officials briefed the Prime Minister on the pavilion's activities and various aspects of the exhibition.