The visiting high-level Unite States (US) delegation on Sunday
offered commitment to help expand Bangladesh’s economic opportunities, build
its institutional capacity and uphold human rights, the US embassy said.
"We are committed to helping expand economic
opportunities, build institutional capacity, uphold human rights, and mitigate
climate risks with our partner, Bangladesh," it said. The embassy said
this on its official Facebook page after a meeting between Foreign Adviser Md
Touhid Hossain and the visiting delegation at the state guest house Padma in
the capital. The US delegation was headed by Assistant Secretary for
International Finance of the US Department of Treasury Brent Neiman and
comprised by US State Department Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia
Donald Lu, among others. "Great to meet the Foreign Affairs Advisor at
Padma House," said the embassy.
The US delegation is also scheduled to meet Chief Adviser
Prof Muhammad Yunus and attend a working lunch hosted by the foreign secretary
in the state guest house Padma. Earlier, the US state department spokesperson
said the discussions will focus on how the United States can contribute to
Bangladesh's economic growth, financial stability, and development priorities.