Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, touring an exhibition of environment‑friendly jute products and displays on the country's climate initiatives.
He arrived at the conference venue at 4:50 pm local time and was welcomed by Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, State Minister Shaikh Faridul Islam and the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Environment, Dr Saimum Parvez.
The pavilion featured a range of jute‑based products designed to promote sustainable alternatives, alongside information on Bangladesh's tree‑planting programmes, environmental conservation efforts and strategies to mitigate climate‑change impacts.
During the visit, the Prime Minister engaged with pavilion officials, asking about the activities on display, the showcased products and how Bangladesh's climate actions are being presented to the international community.
Officials briefed him on various initiatives, including large‑scale afforestation, renewable‑energy projects and measures to protect vulnerable coastal communities from rising sea levels.
The visit underscores Bangladesh's commitment to climate action and its effort to position home‑grown, eco‑friendly industries such as jute on the global stage.
Why it matters
The visit showcases Bangladesh's commitment to climate action and promotes its eco‑friendly jute industry on the global stage.