Talks rejuvenate engagement with Biden administration, says Foreign Secretary Momen
“The COVID-19 pandemic barred us from holding our regular dialogue mechanisms in the last two years,” he said after talks on Sunday. “This partnership dialogue is indeed the first with the Biden administration, and also the first among a series of dialogues scheduled in coming months. Thus, Bangladesh is considering today’s discussion as the beginning of a rejuvenated robust engagement with our US friends.” The foreign secretary said he had high expectations of building a comprehensive partnership with the Biden administration. Bangladesh and the US have a treasured relationship based on shared values of upholding democracy, human dignity, commitment to international peace and security and aspirations for the socio-economic development of the people, Momen said. The foreign secretary also highlighted the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which is on Apr 4. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is to meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on that day. A number of issues were brought up during Sunday’s talks, including cooperation on the Rohingya refugee crisis, COVID vaccine support, development assistance from the US, and capacity building in the security sector. “We have also exchanged views on areas of yet untapped potentials like exchange of high-level visits, investment, trade facilitation, connectivity, stronger defence and security cooperation,” said Foreign Secretary Momen. In-depth discussions were also held on enhancing trade and investment and possible cooperation in the blue economy, he said.
India targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, says Modi
India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country’s prime minster has announced at the COP26 climate crisis summit in Glasgow. The target date is two decades beyond what scientists say is needed to avert catastrophic climate impacts. India is the last of the world’s major carbon polluters to announce a net-zero target, with China saying it would reach that goal in 2060, and the United States and the European Union aiming for 2050.
COP26: What climate summit means for one woman in Bangladesh
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Why China's climate policy matters to us all
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks
A crucial U.N. conference heard calls on its first day for the world's major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions. World leaders, environmental experts and activists all pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming which threatens the future of the planet at the start of the two-week COP26 summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Monday. The task facing negotiators was made even more daunting by the failure of the Group of 20 major industrial nations to agree ambitious new commitments at the weekend.