A Correspondent:
Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, yesterday attended a luncheon hosted by Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan in honour of spouses of heads of state and government and distinguished guests from different countries in Antalya.
Dr Zubaida, also an eminent physician and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF), joined the event at the Regnum Hotel, where Emine Erdogan, wife of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warmly welcomed her.
Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu said during the luncheon, Zubaida Rahman and Emine Erdogan exchanged greetings and held cordial discussions in a friendly atmosphere.
He also said spouses of leaders from various countries and other invited guests attended the programme. On the sidelines of the luncheon, Dr Zubaida Rahman also exchanged pleasantries and good wishes with representatives of other countries.
Heads of state and government from around the world, along with their spouses, are currently in Antalya to attend the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Dr Zubaida is accompanying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his three-day visit to Turkiye.
