Diplomatic Desk:
The 10th Land Forces Talks (LFT) between the armies of Bangladesh and the United States have concluded successfully. The two-day event wrapped up on Tuesday (October 27) at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment. During the talks, military representatives from both nations discussed various aspects of enhancing mutual cooperation, improving training and professional skills, and strengthening their strategic partnership.
The discussions, which began on October 26, were led on the Bangladeshi side by Brigadier General Syed Ashiqur Rahman (SPP, PBGM, NWC, PSC), Director of the Military Training Directorate of the Bangladesh Army. The US delegation was led by Major General Giles J.S. Cornellia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans at the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC).
Prior to the commencement of the talks, Major General Giles J.S. Cornellia paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, at the Army Headquarters on October 26. During this meeting, the military relationship and mutual cooperation between the two countries were highlighted.
The discussions placed special emphasis on strengthening military cooperation, enhancing professional expertise, and exchanging experiences between the two armies. Furthermore, the participants held detailed deliberations on increasing capabilities in the use of advanced technology and military equipment, as well as expanding the scope of mutual cooperation.
Both sides also reached a consensus on the importance of coordinated preparedness for addressing natural and man-made disasters, and on implementing effective measures during emergency situations.
