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US promises to maintain engagement with Bangladesh

US promises to maintain engagement with Bangladesh

Washington, Oct 9 (UNI) The United States (US) has expressed its commitment to maintain ongoing dialogue with Bangladesh to enhance economic stability, democracy, security, and address the Rohingya refugee crisis, media reports said on Wednesday.
According to a report, "The secretary (Antony Blinken) did have a productive meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and looks forward to continued engagement to advance progress on all of these issues," US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday.
He made this remark when a journalist asked how the Biden administration is navigating its relationship with Bangladesh, given the country's challenges with economic stability, democracy, security, and Rohingya refugees, a report published in the Dhaka Tribune said.

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