Dhaka – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh held an inter‑ministerial coordination meeting on Monday, chaired by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, to review the country’s preparation for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Turkey, scheduled for 9‑20 November 2026.
Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest and Climate Change affairs, attended the meeting and contributed to the discussions.
The meeting took stock of various aspects of preparation, including the participation of the Prime Minister in the High Level Segment of COP31, and examined logistical and diplomatic arrangements.
Officials discussed Bangladesh’s priorities and concerns for the conference, outlining key messages the country intends to advance on climate mitigation, adaptation, and finance.
The participants also noted the possibility of bilateral meetings and seminars on the sidelines of COP31, to be hosted in Bangladesh pavilions within the Blue and Green Zones.
State Minister Islam stressed the need for close coordination among the concerned ministries and agencies to effectively present Bangladesh’s achievements, expectations, and policy proposals at the summit.
The coordinated effort aims to ensure Bangladesh’s voice is heard in global climate negotiations and to showcase the nation’s climate action initiatives.
Why it matters
Effective coordination of Bangladesh’s COP31 agenda will shape the country’s influence on global climate policy.