Washington, DC [US], June 30 (ANI): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation Monday with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to strengthening economic and security cooperation between the two nations.
According to a statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the discussion reflected a shared objective of deepening bilateral ties amid mounting global challenges.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Secretary and Chief Advisor affirmed their shared commitment to deepening economic ties between the United States and Bangladesh and to enhancing security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” the statement read.
Chief Advisor Yunus echoed these sentiments in a post on X (formerly Twitter), noting, “DHAKA, June 30: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Bangladesh Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at 7:30 PM today. The 15-minute discussion was warm, cordial, and constructive, reflecting excellent bilateral engagement between the two nations.”
Earlier in June, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, further reinforcing bilateral ties.
As per a statement from the Bangladesh Chief Advisor’s Press Wing, the two sides discussed the Rohingya refugee crisis, ongoing tariff negotiations, regional developments in South Asia, and Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition.
“Deputy Secretary of State lauded the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a critical juncture for Bangladesh and reiterated continued U.S. support for Bangladesh,” the statement noted.
Dr. Rahman also met separately with Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, holding “fruitful discussions” on reciprocal tariff agreements between the two nations.
Meanwhile, trade tensions have surfaced elsewhere in the region. India has imposed port restrictions on the import of jute and related products from Bangladesh, effective immediately, according to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Items restricted include flax tow and waste, raw jute and other bast fibers, jute yarns, woven fabrics of flax, and unbleached jute-based fabrics. These imports will now be allowed only through the Nhava Sheva seaport in Mumbai and not via any land port along the India-Bangladesh border.
The recent high-level engagement between the U.S. and Bangladesh highlights Washington’s growing interest in supporting regional stability and economic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, particularly amid evolving geopolitical and trade dynamics.
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