We will safeguard rights of all people

Chief adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan during a phone conversation on Monday expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of religion.

Sullivan re-iterated the United States’ support for a prosperous, stable, and democratic Bangladesh, and offered the United States’ continued support in meeting the challenges Bangladesh faces, said a White House readout.

Sullivan thanked Yunus for his leadership during the challenging period.

Chief Adviser’s Press Wing in a statement yesterday said both the leaders discussed issues of mutual interest.

Sullivan praised him for the progress that the country has already made in turning around the economy and for initiating vital political, election, and other reforms.

Sullivan thanked Prof Yunus for announcing the possible election dates, and he offered US support for the democratic process of the country.

They also discussed the overall development situation in the country. Prof Yunus thanked the US for its generous support to Bangladesh in overcoming the inherited problems.

He recalled his meeting with President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to New York in September.

Prof Yunus said he was expecting reports of six major reform commissions within January. After that, the consensus-building process will begin, so that the people are prepared for the reforms and elections.