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Bangladesh-US defence dialogue begins
A two-day defence dialogue between Bangladesh and the United States began on Wednesday at the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division.
Military delegations from Bangladesh and the United States are participating in the 12th defence dialogue, said an ISPR press release.
The dialogue is considered highly significant for strengthening military cooperation between the two nations, it said.
The talks will also cover a range of issues including global and regional security, defense technology, military equipment, disaster response, peacekeeping operations, training, inspections, joint exercises, and workshops.
Brigadier General Muhammad Ali Haider Siddiqui, Director General of Operations and Plans at the Armed Forces Division is leading the Bangladesh delegation while Brigadier General Sarah Helen Russ is heading the US delegation.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Border Guard Bangladesh, Bangladesh Coast Guard, and other agencies are also attending the discussions on behalf of Bangladesh, reports UNB.
The dialogue will contribute to advancing military cooperation and further consolidating the friendship between Bangladesh and the United States, it added.