Global Net Report : United States Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper spoke on the phone with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday evening. Secretary Esper praised the steps taken by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in tackling the Covid-19 epidemic and his recent activities for the benefit of the neighboring countries.
The two leaders discussed their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that ensures the sovereignty of all nations, and specific bilateral defense priorities including maritime and regional security, global peacekeeping, and initiatives to modernize Bangladesh’s military capabilities.
America has assured Bangladesh that it will continue its support to bringing about a peaceful resolution to the protracted Rohingya crisis.
Both leaders expressed their commitment to continue building closer bilateral defense relations in support of shared values and interests.
