US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena on Sunday said the government of Bangladesh has made a huge progress in revamping the readymade garment (RMG) industry during the last one year after the Rana Plaza collapse.
He mentioned that the success of the government initiatives largely depends on the positive response from the industry.
The US diplomat made the observation during a meeting with Foreign Minister AH Mahood Ali at state guesthouse Padma in the city where they discussed various issues of mutual interest, according to a Foreign Ministry media release.
Referring to the annual Security Dialogue and Ticfa Council meeting which are scheduled to be held in Dhaka later this month, the Ambassador reiterated that the bilateral relations between the two countries are progressing in a stronger pace.
The US envoy said his country does not believe that there is any room for perpetrating violence in a democratic process and laid emphasis on the importance of smooth democratic process in Bangladesh.
Mozena said he was working on to bring US investment in Bangladesh because he views that US investment in Bangladesh would eventually benefit US citizens.
He also said the US values its relations with Bangladesh because Bangladesh is an important country.
The Foreign Minister thanked the US Ambassador for redoubling its cooperation in various fields and said under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Bangladesh firmly sits in a development path which ensures steady economic growth and people’s empowerment.
Mentioning that Bangladeshi people are very enterprising, the US Ambassador briefed the Foreign Minister on his initiatives to take a number of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to various places in the USA which includes visit to Wall Street.
He also briefed the Minister about his activities of encouraging Bangladeshi students for studying in the USA, Bangladeshi-American to invest in Bangladesh and Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to develop the software industry.
The Foreign Minister appreciated the US Secretary of State for issuing a wonderful Bangle New Year message.
Source: UNBConnect