Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyev on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Summit in Antalya, Turkey. The meeting discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, addressing climate change and expanding mutual cooperation.
The meeting between the two leaders took place at the conference venue on Wednesday (November 11th) afternoon.
Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu confirmed the meeting. He said the meeting, which began at 3pm, lasted about half an hour.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various aspects of further strengthening the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. At the same time, it is also important to increase mutual cooperation in combating the adverse impacts of climate change.
They also discussed the expansion of cooperation in various areas of interest to the two countries.
At the meeting, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman and state minister for foreign affairs Humayun Kabir were present.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is currently on a three-day visit to Antalya, Turkey, to attend the COP-31 summit. He is also holding bilateral meetings with the heads of state and government of different countries.