Antalya, Nov 12 (V7N)- Bangladesh's First Spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman inaugurated the Zero Waste Museum alongside Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan on Thursday, the final day of her three-day visit to Turkey.
The inauguration took place at a ceremony organised on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya. First Ladies and First Spouses from several countries attended the event.
Before the ceremony, Zubaida Rahman attended a luncheon hosted at the invitation of Emine Erdogan.
At the inauguration, the wife of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman exchanged greetings and goodwill with Emine Erdogan in a cordial atmosphere. She also held courtesy meetings with First Ladies and spouses of other countries.
The Zero Waste Museum showcases various methods and initiatives for reducing waste, recycling used materials and protecting the environment. Its primary objectives include reducing plastic pollution, promoting recycling and encouraging environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Turkey's Zero Waste movement was launched in 2017 at the initiative of First Lady Emine Erdogan. The initiative aims to build a sustainable environment by reducing waste generation, increasing recycling and conserving natural resources.
Zubaida Rahman arrived in Antalya last Tuesday alongside Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend COP31. During the visit, she took part in several programmes organised on the sidelines of the climate conference.
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