PM, Chinese VP discuss climate cooperation at the COP31

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng discussed expanding Chinese investment in Bangladesh and strengthening climate cooperation during a bilateral…

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng discussed expanding Chinese investment in Bangladesh and strengthening climate cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Antalya, Türkiye, yesterday.

The meeting, held at 4:30pm local time on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), focused on various issues of mutual interest, particularly Chinese investment and cooperation to address the impacts of climate change.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir was present at the meeting.

Earlier, Tarique held a bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the conference venue, discussing ways to strengthen relations between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, address climate change impacts and expand cooperation.

The meeting began at 2:45pm local time and lasted around half an hour, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Humaiun Kobir attended the meeting.

Later, at 4:50pm, the prime minister visited the Bangladesh Pavilion at COP31, where he toured an exhibition of environment-friendly jute products and displays showcasing Bangladesh’s environmental initiatives.

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.

Tarique viewed displays on tree plantation, environmental conservation and measures to address climate change. He also spoke with officials and staff about the pavilion’s activities, exhibits and efforts to present Bangladesh’s climate initiatives to the international community.

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