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২৬ মার্চ, ২০২৩ ০২:৪৭ অপরাহ্ণ
Bangladesh ‘quickly becoming a regional leader’: Blinken
Bangladesh ‘quickly becoming a regional
leader’: Blinken
US Secretary of State
Antony J Blinken has said Bangladesh is "quickly becoming a regional
leader" with a rapidly growing economy, an increasingly well-educated
workforce, and a dynamic youth demographic.
Blinken said he looks
forward to "deepening their partnership" with Bangladesh in the years
ahead, reports UNB
"Americans and Bangladeshis are stronger
together because of our cooperation on the defining issues of this era,"
he said in a press statement on behalf of the United States of America,
conveying his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh on its Independence Day.
Blinken said the United States is proud of its
partnership with Bangladesh and of the resulting achievements made over the
last five decades.
"Most recently, we have made real strides
together battling COVID-19, tackling climate change, and promoting a free and
open Indo-Pacific region," he said.
"We commit to working with you in support
of free and fair elections, open to all," Blinken said.
By committing to
democratic norms, good governance, human rights, and media freedom - all of
which are hallmarks of developing, stable, and prospering societies - Blinken
said he believes Bangladesh will achieve its great potential.
"As you celebrate
your Independence Day, Bangladesh has many reasons to be proud," Blinken
said.
He said by generously
welcoming Rohingya fleeing genocide, Bangladesh has demonstrated its
humanitarian commitment to sheltering vulnerable refugees.
By developing
adaptation strategies to the climate crisis, Blinken said, Bangladesh has shown
leadership in protecting the environment and strengthening climate resilience.