United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has congratulated the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the great Independence Day on March 26. On behalf of the United States, Blinken extended warm greetings to all Bangladeshis on this special day.
Blinken said in a statement that the United States looks forward to strengthening the partnership and people-to-people relations between the two countries in the coming days.
He said, 'The United States is proud to partner with Bangladesh on some of the most important issues going on, including tackling climate change, advancing economic development, responding to the Rohingya refugee crisis, supporting global peacekeeping operations, and addressing global health challenges.'
Blinken said the partnership plays an important role in ensuring a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
He said, 'Bangladesh is celebrating another year of independence, so we reiterate our commitment to strengthen democratic governance and protect human rights. These efforts will further increase the prosperity of Bangladesh.'
Bangladesh /SA