US envoy calls on PM’s Defence Adviser

A three-member US delegation, led by US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam today.

The meeting took place at the Defence Adviser’s office at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment, according to an ISPR press release.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States, along with a range of issues of mutual interest.

They also held detailed discussions on enhancing military-to-military cooperation, expanding training programmes, and promoting the exchange of professional experiences between the armed forces of the two countries.

The Defence Adviser highlighted the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and the United States and expressed optimism that defence cooperation between the two nations would continue to grow in the coming years.

The US Ambassador highly praised the professionalism of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and commended their significant contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions.

The meeting is expected to further strengthen defence ties and broaden cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States, while deepening the friendly relations between the two countries.