Dhaka, Apr 9 (UNI) US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Friday met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to discuss cooperation to partner with Bangladesh and other vulnerable countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The trip laid the groundwork for President Joseph Biden’s Leaders' Summit on Climate on April 22-23, where PM Sheikh Hasina will be recognized for Bangladesh’s leadership of countries especially vulnerable to climate impacts.
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, Environment Minister Md. Shahab Uddin, Special Envoy of the Vulnerable Forum Presidency Abul Kalam Azad, Parliament Member Saber Hossain Chowdhury were also present in the meeting.