Dhaka, Nov 10 (V7N)- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is leaving Dhaka for Turkey on Tuesday morning to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled to take place in Antalya.
Foreign Secretary Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury announced the visit at a press briefing on Monday (November 9), saying the Prime Minister would address the climate conference on behalf of Bangladesh.
During his visit, Tarique Rahman is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of several countries. The Foreign Secretary expressed hope that the discussions would help advance Bangladesh's economic and diplomatic interests.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir and other relevant officials.
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