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In my farewell meeting with AK Abdul Momen we discussed the strong long-standing ๐บ๐ธ ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ partnership, the importance of human rights and the rule of law, and enhancing cooperation on development, economic growth and security.
Rewarding final meeting with Min. of Agriculture, Dr. Abdur Razzaque, a proud #Purdue grad! We discussed growing expansion of ๐บ๐ธ๐ง๐ฉ agricultural trade which has almost doubled the past 5 years. Our partnership is ensuring sustainable livelihoods for farmers in both our nations.
On #MLKDay , we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther Kingโs legacy & call to action to unite against injustice. Last week at USAIDโs countering human trafficking workshop for tribunal judges, I recalled his inspiring words: โEvery human being is an heir to a legacy of dignity and worth.โ
I had an exciting tour of the ๐ฏ๐ต JS Uraga & JS Hirado with colleagues from๐ฌ๐ง,๐ฏ๐ต,๐ฎ๐ณ,๐ฆ๐บ & ๐ง๐ฉ. This follows recent visits of the ๐ฌ๐ง HMS Kent & the ๐บ๐ธ USS Tulsa to ๐ง๐ฉ. Side by side, strengthening relationships & forging strong partnerships to keep the Indo-Pacific region free & open!
Yesterday, I spent some time with poultry farmers in Chattogram & heard how, with training from USAID Bangladesh & FAO Bangladesh they improved their farming practices & increased productivity by reducing risk of disease spread. Since 2006, weโve supported >26K ๐ง๐ฉ poultry farmers.๐บ๐ธ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called the climate crisis exactly what it is: A planetary emergency. In 2022, ๐บ๐ธ & ๐ง๐ฉ will continue to combat climate change together.
To learn more, read U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh's Op-Ed on climate crisis here ๐ ow.ly/Jbl650HnlEP