Bangladesh, US keen to further strengthen ties with greater engagements

Ambassador Haas interacts with officers in Bangladesh Mission

Dhaka
February 12, 2022, 03:09 PM
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Publish- February 12, 2022, 03:09 PM
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Update- February 12, 2022, 03:29 PM

Bangladesh, US keen to further strengthen ties with greater engagements

U.S. Ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas has said he is keen to working together with Bangladesh to move forward the relationship as the two countries eye greater engagements marking the 50th anniversary of Dhaka-Washington diplomatic ties.

He was speaking at an interaction session with the officers of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington D.C. on Friday.

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Ambassador designate Haas paid the visit to the Embassy before taking up his assignment in Dhaka.

He was received by Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States M Shahidul Islam and other officials of the Mission.

During the discussion, the two Ambassadors expressed their resolve to work closely to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries.

They also emphasized greater engagements of the two sides and undertaking mutually beneficial programmes and actions to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-US diplomatic ties, said the Bangladesh Mission in Washington.

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Earlier, Ambassador Haas placed a floral wreath at the bust of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Embassy premises.

Ambassador Haas, the successor of Ambassador Earl R. Miller, is expected to arrive in Dhaka in early March to assume charges of his new appointment.