Abdul Momen further said, the meeting discussed various issues including the status of labor rights in Bangladesh, protection of religious freedom, increasing trade and economic cooperation, permanent solution to the Rohingya issue, return of convicted killer of Bangabandhu Rashid Chowdhury. Murder case, who fled to the United States, and other issues of bilateral cooperation. In addition, various international issues including dealing with the situation arising in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war were discussed.
Earlier, in the presence of reporters at the start of the meeting, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “The relationship between Bangladesh and the United States has grown tremendously over the past 50 years – economically, our people-to-people ties , the work that we’ve been doing recently on everything from climate to health, we attach great importance to. And we also deeply appreciate Bangladesh’s remarkable generosity toward the more than one million Rohingya refugees they We are committed to continuing to work together, to find ways to strengthen and deepen the relationship, as well as to address economic development and human rights.”
Agreeing with Blinken about the bilateral ties, Abdul Momen said, “We look forward to moving forward with your support and active partnership, and we are proud of your partnership. I am here to develop, strengthen and strengthen our ties.” Am.”