US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said Bangladesh and the United States are more capable of solving problems when they work together.
"Both of our countries want to look after our people and help them live peaceful, prosperous, and secure lives," he said while speaking on Tuesday evening marking its National Day that falls on July 4.
On the occasion of his country's Independence Day, Ambassador Haas expressed his solidarity with the people of Bangladesh in their own struggle for freedom and independence.
He said the United States remains committed to the people of Bangladesh as they address their own challenges.
"During my time in Dhaka, I have always looked for areas where people from our two countries can cooperate, since we share many common interests," Haas said.
As one example of many, he said, journalists in Bangladesh share an interest with their American counterparts in media freedom and in freedom of expression.
"We work to bring people from both of our countries together to discuss media freedom and to help each other achieve it," Haas said.
He said Cyclone Remal gave them another reminder of how vulnerable parts of Bangladesh are.
"Working together to help address these vulnerabilities are key areas for partnership between our countries now and in the future," Haas mentioned.
He encouraged all to take a good look at the information in the displays around them at the venue and to reflect on where the United States and Bangladesh are working together to address shared challenges and advance shared interests.