Abdul Momen and the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic, defence and counterterrorism cooperation while agreeing to work together to address challenges in South Asia and the greater Indo-Pacific region. Mr. Blinken called Mr. Momen over the phone on Feb. 23. “Blinken congratulated Foreign Minister Momen on Bangladesh’s fiftieth anniversary of independence in 2021, and both leaders expressed the desire for closer collaboration to address challenges in South Asia and the greater Indo-Pacific region,” Mr. Price said. “Good to speak with Foreign Minister A.K. We affirmed the strong, enduring U.S.-Bangladesh relationship and look forward to working together to address challenges in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific,” Mr. Blinken said in a tweet.

Source: The Hindu February 24, 2021 06:23 UTC