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. Read: Dhaka-Washington "Partnership Dialogue” Sunday; Under Secretary Nuland in city 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.