He also said the tragic event in Maui is a reminder of the extent of climate change-induced destruction and the importance of disaster preparedness and risk reduction during such disasters, he said in a press release on Friday.
“We, the government and people of Bangladesh, stand with you and the American people stand in support and solidarity in these challenging times,” Momen said.
Bangladesh’s ambassador to the US, Muhammad Imran, handed over the letter to US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu at the State Department on August 16.