PM Tarique Rahman Visits Bangladesh’s Jute Pavilion at COP31 in Türkiye

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has visited Bangladesh’s Jute Pavilion in the Green Zone of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, urging collective efforts to protect the environment and ensure a healthy and sustainable future for all.

During the visit, the prime minister also spoke with a group of students from the University of Chicago in the United States who had come to explore the pavilion.

The prime minister visited the pavilion at around 10:00 am local time on Thursday. He was welcomed by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed and State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam.

During the tour, Tarique Rahman viewed a range of environmentally friendly jute products displayed at the pavilion.

A group of students from the University of Chicago, who were attending COP31, were also visiting the pavilion at the time.

The prime minister interacted with the students and asked about their interest in Bangladesh’s jute products. The students expressed their eagerness to learn more about the country’s eco-friendly jute products and pursue further studies on the subject.

Addressing them, Tarique Rahman said everyone must work together to protect the planet’s environment and ensure that people can live healthy and better lives.

Officials in charge of the pavilion informed the prime minister that 129 types of jute products were being showcased, including bags, various accessories, footwear and blazers.

They said the products were not only environmentally friendly but also held significant potential in international markets.

They further informed him that representatives from several countries had visited the pavilion and expressed interest in Bangladesh’s jute products. Many had also shown interest in importing the products from Bangladesh.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir were also present during the visit.