US Defence Secy phones PM, assures of sending Bangabandhu’s killer

GBNEWS24 DESK//

US Defence Secretary Dr. Mark T Esper called Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over phone on Friday and assured her of sending Bangabandhu’s killer Rashed Chowdhury, and continuing his country’s support in bringing a peaceful solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis.

“The US defence secretary phoned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this evening and assured her of continuing US support in bringing a peaceful solution to the Rohingya problem,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told BSS.

The press secretary said the US defence secretary expressed his appreciation for the generosity shown by Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue and thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in this regard.

Secretary Esper talked with the premier about the range of defense cooperation existing between Bangladesh and the USA.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Secretary Esper exchanged views that both the governments will continue senior-level dialogues and discussions to enhance cooperation in the defense sector.

The US defence secretary thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for extending cooperation during the coronavirus pandemic that hit the USA hard.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed condolence for the loss of lives in the USA and praised the support provided by the USA to Bangladesh in handling the coronavirus pandemic.

The prime minister and the US defence secretary hoped that the two countries will continue to work closely in facing the emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Karim said.

Secretary Esper lauded the role of Bangladesh as the number one troops contributing country in the UN Peacekeeping Operations.