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USAID Administrator and Prof Yunus Pledge Collaboration on Key Issues
GreenWatch Desk
Diplomacy
2024-08-22, 4:24pm
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has spoken with Bangladesh interim government Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus and recognized Prof Yunus for his leadership at a critical juncture for Bangladesh.
They discussed ways in which USAID might best support the interim government and the Bangladeshi people’s aspirations for a more democratic society, and work together to enhance good governance and human rights, as well as strengthen the country’s economy, said acting USAID Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti.
Administrator Power also emphasized the need to protect vulnerable refugees and enable the work of humanitarian partners providing critical support, reports UNB.
During the telephone conversation with Prof Yunus on August 21, ahe underscored USAID’s long standing partnership with the Bangladeshi people.