US deputy assistant secretary Mira in Dhaka
Dhaka is set to host the 9th annual bilateral security dialogue between Bangladesh and the United States, representing a crucial component of the comprehensive security relationship between the two nations.
Leading the United States delegation is Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Mira Resnick, who arrived in Dhaka ahead of the event.
The security dialogue, an annual event, is driven by civilian leadership and encompasses discussions on all facets of the security partnership shared by the two countries.
As per the US Embassy in Dhaka's statement on Sunday, representatives from both sides will delve into a wide range of topics during the dialogue, including Indo-Pacific regional matters, security and human rights, military collaboration, peacekeeping efforts, security assistance, and counterterrorism initiatives.
The embassy highlighted the strong security partnership between the United States and Bangladesh, noting their shared interests in fostering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
The media note from the embassy emphasized, "Both countries share a vision to ensure the Indo-Pacific region is free, open, peaceful, and secure. We have a variety of dialogues throughout the year in pursuit of these mutual objectives."
Significantly, this year's security dialogue closely follows the bilateral defense dialogue that took place on August 23 and 24 in Dhaka, underscoring the ongoing commitment of both nations to deepening their security cooperation.
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