US assures support for Bangladesh’s energy security
The two sides also discussed longer-term cooperation on secure energy solutions for Bangladesh, as well as the prospects of increasing the procurement of US energy products.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has acknowledged the energy challenges Bangladesh is currently facing and expressed his country's commitment to supporting Bangladesh during these difficult times to help ensure its energy security.
He said the US would consider Bangladesh's requests and assured that he and his team would work closely with the relevant departments of the US government to that end.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with the US Energy Secretary at the Department of Energy in Washington, DC on Tuesday (31 March).
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During the meeting, Dr Rahman explained the energy-related challenges Bangladesh is facing due to supply chain disruptions.
He requested the energy secretary's support to help ensure Bangladesh's energy security, according to a media release from the Bangladesh Embassy in the US.
Secretary Wright congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his election victory and said he looked forward to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
The two sides also discussed longer-term cooperation on secure energy solutions for Bangladesh, as well as the prospects of increasing the procurement of US energy products.
