U.S., Bangladesh agree to address challenges in South Asia, greater Indo-Pacific region

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen and the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic, defence and counterterrorism cooperation while agreeing to work together to address challenges in South Asia and the greater Indo-Pacific region. Mr. Blinken called Mr. Momen over the phone on Feb. 23. During their call, they discussed Myanmar, a durable solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the importance of respect for labour and human rights.