Bangladesh-UK Joint Statement following the meeting between Foreign Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Dr A.K. Abdul Momen and COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma
1. Foreign Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Dr A.K. Abdul Momen and COP26 President-Designate the Rt Hon Alok Sharma met on 02 June 2021 in Dhaka during the visit of COP26 President-designate to Bangladesh on 02-04 June 2021. They jointly reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing
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Statement following visit of COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma to Bangladesh
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Dr A.K. Abdul Momen and COP26 President-Designate the Rt Hon Alok Sharma met on 02 June 2021 in Dhaka during the visit of COP26 President-designate to Bangladesh on 02-04 June 2021. They jointly reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom in tackling climate change’s causes and adverse effects. They agreed to demonstrate sustained leadership to tackle the climate emergency bilaterally and globally.
The two countries agreed to exchange expertise, share technology, facilitate partnerships, and identify practical solutions to common climate challenges. They expressed their resolve to work together to contribute to ensuring all countries meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement, and improve the resilience of those most vulnerable to climate change.
Expect UK to promote interests of climate vulnerable countries: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses weekly Cabinet meeting at Bangladesh Secretariat on May 17, 2021. She joined it virtually from her official residence Gono Bhaban. Photo: PID UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that Bangladesh expects the UK to promote the interests and priorities of climate vulnerable countries to international platforms. She said this when COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma met her at her official residence Gono Bhaban. PM s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. He said they discussed various issues like the climate change situation, its adverse impacts, mitigation and Climate Change Fund, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead of the World Environment Day-2021 set for June 5, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul in collaboration with UNDP Seoul Policy Centre and Korea University screened a film titled The Salt in our Waters at the International Studies Hall of Korea University on Tuesday. The film