Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left Dhaka for Türkiye to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

He departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 7:30 am on Tuesday, November 10, aboard a regular Turkish Airlines flight bound for Istanbul.

The prime minister is accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, members of the cabinet, politicians and senior government officials during the three-day official visit from November 10 to 12.

According to the itinerary, Tarique Rahman will attend various sessions of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 11 and 12. He is scheduled to deliver Bangladesh's statement at the conference's plenary session on November 12.

During the visit, the prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with heads of state and government from different countries.

The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations, trade and investment, addressing climate change and other issues of mutual interest.