Dhaka, 18 Oct 2026 – H.E. Mr. Ramis Şen, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, MP, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters today.
During the meeting the ambassador briefed the minister on Türkiye’s preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be held in Antalya from 9 to 20 November 2026.
He also highlighted the forthcoming World Leaders’ Summit scheduled for 11‑12 November 2026 and inquired about the participation of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in both events.
The State Minister congratulated Türkiye on hosting COP31, confirmed that the Bangladeshi Prime Minister will attend the World Leaders’ Summit, and expressed hope that the two leaders could meet on the sidelines of the conference.
Both officials underscored the importance of deepening cooperation between Bangladesh and Türkiye to address climate change and promote sustainable development, signalling a continued diplomatic push ahead of the global summit.
The discussion forms part of a series of recent diplomatic engagements by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry aimed at strengthening multilateral climate action and bilateral ties with key partners.
Why it matters
The meeting advances Bangladesh‑Turkey climate collaboration ahead of the pivotal COP31 summit.