Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.

The meeting began at around 2:45pm local time on Wednesday at the conference venue and lasted approximately half an hour.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan, addressing the impacts of climate change and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir were also present at the meeting.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at the conference venue in Antalya on Wednesday morning to attend the COP31 Leaders' Summit.

On the sidelines of the summit, the prime minister is scheduled to meet and exchange views with several heads of state and government from different countries.