US Envoy Sergio Gor Supports Deeper US-Bangladesh Economic Cooperation

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has highlighted “wonderful opportunities” to strengthen economic cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

In a post on X after meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday, Gor said the discussions focused on expanding economic engagement and further reinforcing the partnership between the two countries.

“Today, I met with Honorable Prime Minister Rahman and discussed the wonderful opportunities that exist to enhance economic cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh and further strengthen our partnership. It is a priority for the United States, and working together, we can achieve real success,” Gor wrote.

The message was later shared on the official Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka.

Gor’s remarks followed a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Saturday morning as part of his three-day visit to Bangladesh.

The US envoy arrived in Dhaka on Thursday. During his visit, he also held talks with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and travelled to Cox’s Bazar to visit the Rohingya camps, reflecting Washington’s continued engagement with Bangladesh on economic cooperation, humanitarian efforts and regional issues.