Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen Saturday said he received a letter from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken containing some good sentiments on Bangladesh-US ties.
He said the US secretary of state expressed his hope to work on how they can create a new chapter in bilateral relations as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Dr Momen is scheduled to visit Washington in early April and is scheduled to hold a meeting with his US counterpart.
The foreign minister made the remarks while talking to reporters after attending a programme in the city.
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Responding to a question, Dr Momen said the Bangladesh side will raise the sanctions issue during the Partnership Dialogue between the two countries Sunday.
"It's an important issue. We should raise it," said Momen, adding: The US imposed the sanctions on seven individuals and Rapid Action Battalion without any prior consultation.
Terming the US a friendly country, Dr Momen hoped that there would be a good discussion in the dialogue between the two countries.