Staff Correspondent
The below is attributable to U.S. Spokesperson Matthew Miller, recently:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, head of the Interim
Government of Bangladesh, today in New York on the sidelines of the United National General
Assembly. The Secretary and the Chief Advisor affirmed their shared vision of deepening the United
States-Bangladesh partnership. The Secretary underscored U.S. support and assistance for the Interim
Government as it guides the country towards economic stability and highlighted the importance of
reforms to ensure continued foreign direct investment. He also indicated U.S. support for free and fair
elections, which will chart an inclusive, democratic, and equitable future for all Bangladeshis. Secretary
Blinken and Chief Advisor Yunus discussed the importance of building strong institutions to fight
corruption, uphold media freedom, respect internationally recognized labor rights, and protect human
rights for all in Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees and members of minority communities.
