The United States has reiterated its willingness to continue its support and cooperation to gradually expand trade relations with Bangladesh.
Outgoing US ambassador to Bangladesh James F Moriarty expressed the keenness while paying farewell call on the president, Zillur Rahman, at Bangabhaban Tuesday. During the meeting he mentioned that millions of Bangladeshi people have been living in the USA and they are contributing in the development process of the country. Besides, many Bangladeshi students are studying in the US colleges and universities. The ambassador highly appreciated Bangladesh for securing the top position in the UN Peacekeeping Mission through sending largest number of troops.
'It is a great contribution in the process of maintaining peace.' he said. The US is also keen to extend its support to raise the skill of the Bangladeshi peacekeepers, he said. The outgoing US envoy also lauded the role of the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, regarding climate change issues and reiterated to provide support to Bangladesh in this regard.
The ambassador apprised the president that during his tenure he has extensively visited all divisions of Bangladesh from Tetulia to Teknaf and also twice visited the Sundarban, the largest mangrove forest in the world. The president thanked the outgoing ambassador for his successful completion of tenure in Bangladesh and also extended his gratitude to the US government for continuing its support in the socioeconomic development of Bangladesh. Secretaries concerned to the president's office were present.
The US ambassador also paid a farewell call on the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, at her office Tuesday and discussed various issues of mutual interest.
Source: New Age
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