US Senator Mr. Gary C. Peters had a courtesy meeting with the Hon’ble Foreign Adviser at the State Guest House ‘Padma’ on Tuesday (18 March, 2025). The US CDA a.i. to Bangladesh Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson was present at the meeting. The meeting was also attended by the accompanying delegates of the Senator, senior diplomats from the US Embassy in Dhaka, and officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting discussed key areas of bilateral relations including trade, investment, development cooperation, people-to-people connections, cyber security, and climate resilience.
The Hon’ble Foreign Adviser warmly welcomed Senator Gary Peters and thanked him for his first-ever visit to Bangladesh. He apprised the Senator of the reform initiatives by the Government led by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the preparations for holding a free, fair, and participatory election. The Senator appreciated the ongoing initiatives and reiterated for continued support of the United States in democratic transition of Bangladesh.
During the discussions, both sides exchanged views on excellent collaboration, emphasising the need to enhance trade relations, technological exchanges, and security cooperation between the two friendly countries. The Hon’ble Foreign Adviser mentioned that some quarters from home and abroad are spreading misinformation and disinformation about Bangladesh. He urged the Senator to reflect the true scenario of Bangladesh to help us fight against those. The Senator took a note of it.
The Hon’ble Foreign Adviser highlighted the significant challenges Bangladesh faces in hosting the forcibly displaced Rohingyas and emphasised the critical need for their sustainable repatriation to their homeland in Myanmar. He also sought the cooperation of the USA in partnering with Bangladesh at the international conference on Rohingyas to be held in New York later this year. Senator Gary Peters highly praised the generous humanitarian support of Bangladesh and assured him of the US support for the repatriation of Rohingyas.
Senator Gary Peters mentioned the praiseworthy contributions of the Bangladesh community in his State of Michigan and also in the USA as a whole. He also emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation in addressing shared challenges, including climate change.
The meeting concluded with the commitment to furthering the Bangladesh-U.S. partnership and exploring new avenues of cooperation. Senator Peters conveyed his appreciation for Bangladesh’s hospitality and reaffirmed the United States’ steadfast support in advancing mutual interests. The meeting was followed by an iftar and dinner.
