US ambassador says Trump has set vision for deeper Bangladesh relations

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today said President Donald Trump has laid out a clear vision for taking US-Bangladesh relations to a new level, and that he is working in Dhaka to help turn that vision into reality.

In a video message released to mark his first 100 days in Bangladesh, the ambassador said he has grown even more optimistic about the future of ties between the two countries.

“After 100 days, I am even more optimistic about the future of US-Bangladesh relations. I can’t wait to see what we all accomplish next,” he said.

The ambassador said Bangladesh and the US signed a "historic trade agreement" that will balance trade deficit and make both countries more prosperous.

"I have tirelessly advocated for US businesses across Bangladesh to build those trade ties," he said.

The US envoy said they are working together to combat illegal migration and secure a "closer security partnership" for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

"We are combating diseases like tuberculosis and measles through a new health partnership with Bangladesh," he said. 


The ambassador said the US remains the largest donor supporting Bangladesh's hosting of the Rohingya, and they will continue to push for a political solution.

"I came at an important time, just before Bangladesh's historic February election," he said, noting that the United States was the first country to recognise the results of the election, and congratulate the new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

On January 15, Christensen presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban and said he looks forward to strengthening the Bangladesh-US relationship.