Newly-appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the US Embassy in Dhaka Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson called on Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain at the latter’s office this afternoon. The US CDA was accompanied by senior diplomats of the Embassy in Dhaka. The Foreign Adviser congratulated Ambassador Jacobson on her appointment as the CDA to Bangladesh. During this first courtesy call on, they affirmed commitment to deepening the Bangladesh-US relationship in the areas of mutual interest including trade, investment, human rights, labour reforms, and repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar Nationals.
Apprising the CDA of the progress of ongoing reform activities, the Foreign Adviser reiterated the commitment of the Interim Government to arrange a free, fair, and credible election as expressed by the Hon’ble Chief Adviser. He thanked the US Government for appreciating and supporting the reform actions undertaken by the Interim Government.
Ambassador Jacobson thanked the Foreign Adviser for his time and warm welcome. The new CDA reaffirmed the continued support from the US Government to Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition. Ambassador Jacobson appreciated the Interim Government for its continued efforts to consensus-building among the political parties. She is highly optimistic about achieving macroeconomic stability and sound economic footing of Bangladesh for the current economic and financial reforms.
The Foreign Adviser assured her of providing full support during her tenure in Bangladesh and expressed desire that the bilateral relations will reach a newer height during her tenure.