The U.S. Ambassador in Dhaka, Mr. Brent Christensen, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman at the latters office today. During the meeting, both sides underscored the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States, built on mutual respect, shared democratic values, and a commitment to peace and development.
During the discussion, both sides reviewed key areas of cooperation, including trade, investment, defense and security, development partnership, immigration and people-to-people exchanges. The upcoming visit of the U.S. Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur for South and Central Asia to Bangladesh in early March was also featured in the discussion.
The Rohingya issue was also discussed during the meeting. The Foreign Minister conveyed appreciation for continued U.S. humanitarian assistance and sought sustained political support for the safe and sustainable repatriation of the displaced Rohingya population to Myanmar.
Both sides expressed optimism that BangladeshUnited States relations will reach new heights in the coming years through enhanced collaboration across all sectors.
Prior to the call on the Foreign Minister, the U.S. Ambassador also paid a maiden courtesy call on the State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, MP, at her office and discussed bilateral issues of mutual interests.