(Reuters) -U.S. officials will hold talks with Bangladesh’s interim government to see how the United States can support the country’s economy and development, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.
An interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus was sworn in last month with the aim of holding elections in the South Asian nation after the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina following deadly protests.
A State Department statement said Donald Lu, the assistant secretary for South Asia, will be part of a U.S. delegation holding meetings with the Bangladeshi interim government. Lu will also visit India during the Sept. 10-16 trip.
The State Department said the delegation would include representatives from the U.S. Treasury, USAID, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
“U.S. and Bangladeshi officials will discuss how the United States can support Bangladesh’s economic growth, financial stability and development needs,” the statement said.
The Financial Times newspaper earlier reported that the delegation would meet with Bangladeshi officials, including Yunus, on Saturday and Sunday in Dhaka to discuss Bangladesh’s fiscal and monetary policy and also the health of its financial system.
“The United States is optimistic that, by implementing needed reforms, Bangladesh can address its economic vulnerabilities and build a foundation for continued growth and increased prosperity,” Neiman, assistant U.S. Treasury secretary for international…
