Dhaka: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today paid a courtesy call on Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee at his ministry office here. During the meeting, the two sides discussed various issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and the United States.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Minister Anee emphasized the strong and friendly bilateral relations that have long existed between Bangladesh and the US. He highlighted the potential for increasing institutional investment and cooperation in education, technological collaboration, vocational training, and research. Anee expressed hope that the United States would continue to play an important role in Bangladesh’s socio-economic development in the future.
Minister Anee also mentioned the government’s approval of the Padma Barrage Project, aimed at benefiting the south-western and north-western regions of the country. He expressed optimism regarding the forthcoming approval of the Teesta Master Plan, following necessary examinations and surveys.
Ambassador Christensen conveyed that the assumption of office by the elected government would further accelerate Bangladesh’s economic development. He reaffirmed the US’s commitment to continue supporting Bangladesh in strengthening democracy and advancing socio-economic growth, as it has done in the past.
The meeting was also attended by Water Resources Secretary Dr. A.K.M. Shahabuddin, Chief of the Economic Section at the US Embassy Mike Pennel, and Political and Economic Officer Charles Besnard.