ANTALYA, Nov 11, 2026 — Bangladesh and Türkiye have explored opportunities to expand cooperation in energy security, renewable energy and mineral resources, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inviting Turkish investors to participate in Bangladesh’s growing clean energy sector. Report BSS
The issues were discussed during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an at the Maxx Royal Hotel in Antalya on Tuesday evening, ahead of the World Leaders’ Summit of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The two leaders also discussed climate action, bilateral trade and investment, defence cooperation and the Rohingya crisis, according to the Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.
On energy and minerals, Tarique Rahman highlighted investment opportunities for Turkish companies in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector. Both sides underscored the importance of building partnerships to expand renewable energy development and strengthen energy security.
The discussions also covered cooperation in mineral resources and the potential for broader engagement in the energy sector. Greater Turkish investment could support Bangladesh’s efforts to diversify its energy mix, expand clean power generation and strengthen the infrastructure needed for a sustainable energy transition.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate change, particularly for vulnerable countries such as Bangladesh. He congratulated Türkiye on hosting COP31 and called for stronger collective efforts to tackle the adverse impacts of climate change.
The two leaders also discussed deepening bilateral defence cooperation, including joint investment in the defence sector, and expanding trade and investment ties.
The Rohingya crisis featured prominently in the meeting. Tarique Rahman appreciated Türkiye’s continued humanitarian assistance and its support for the Rohingya cause at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He said Ankara’s continued engagement at the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was important to securing the safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister recalled his previous discussion with Erdo?an on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York in September and appreciated the progress made in bilateral cooperation since then.
The meeting took place as world leaders gathered in Antalya for COP31, where climate finance, energy transition, renewable energy deployment and international cooperation are among the major issues under discussion.
Earlier on Tuesday, Tarique Rahman arrived in Antalya on a three-day visit to attend the summit and hold bilateral meetings with world leaders. He is scheduled to address a plenary session on November 12.
