Both Bangladesh and United States of America may discuss today a range of diplomatic issues and ways to take forward the relations between the two countries in a changed political scenario.
A high-level delegation of the United States has already arrived in Dhaka to hold the meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:55 am at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, the chief adviser’s press wing said.
This is for the first time, any US delegation is visiting Dhaka following the formation of an interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus after the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led government amid a mass upsurge. Welcoming the first US high level delegation, Dhaka has prepared for a comprehensive and multi-faceted discussions. During the meeting, both sides may discuss ways to take forward the relations between the two countries in a changed political scenario.
US Assistant Secretary for International Finance at the US Department of the Treasury Brent Neiman will lead the team. Neiman arrived in Dhaka on Saturday.
He was received by foreign ministry's Director General (North America) Khandker Masudul Alam at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital, foreign ministry sources said.
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, also arrived in Dhaka, ending his three-day visit to India.
The US delegation is scheduled to meet Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, and Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, in addition to engaging in other official meetings.
Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin will also host a working lunch, which will be attended by representatives from relevant ministries.
The discussions will cover a wide range of topics, not just a single issue, the foreign secretary told media regarding the visit.
According to a spokesperson from the US Department of State, the discussions will focus on how the United States can contribute to Bangladesh's economic growth, financial stability, and development priorities.
During his visit, the state department said Assistant Secretary Lu will reaffirm the United States' commitment to fostering economic growth and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.
In Dhaka, Lu will join an interagency delegation for meetings with the interim government.
The delegation will include representatives from the US Department of the Treasury, USAID, and the Office of the US Trade Representative.
Discussions will focus on advancing bilateral relations under the new political circumstances.
