US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Wednesday (Jan 17) said he looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh in the coming months on issues of mutual importance.
"I look forward in the coming months to working closely (with Bangladesh) to advance our mutual interest," he told reporters after his maiden meeting with newly appointed foreign minister Dr Hasan Mahmud at the foreign ministry.
"We talked about the future of Bangladesh-US relationship and how we will work together on issues of mutual important areas such as expanding business opportunities and Rohingyas" he said.
Foreign Minister Mahmud expressed his appreciation for the existing dynamic with the US and the multifaceted relationship between the two countries, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs read.
He also expressed his hope that it would deepen and broaden in the coming days.
