Bangladesh and the United States have expressed deep commitments to cooperate with each other to counter terror-financing and violent extremism, reports UNB.
Both countries have also recognised the threat of terrorism in the world, and acknowledged the effectiveness of counterterrorism and anti-money laundering acts in Bangladesh, according to a joint statement issued by the US Department of State on Thursday after the third partnership dialogue between the two countries.
As part of the globally recognised Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework, in December, the US Embassy in Dhaka and the State Department will host a South Asia regional workshop in collaboration with the government of Bangladesh to focus on best practices to counter violent extremism and terror-financing.
At the dialogue, they discussed ways to protect the important work of civil society along with broader citizens' rights and fundamental freedoms. The US, however, acknowledged the presence of a vibrant civil society in Bangladesh.
Together, both nations recognised the importance of the existing relationship and look forward to further broadening, deepening, and strengthening the US-Bangladesh partnership, said the joint statement.
For the first time within the Partnership Dialogue, the United States and Bangladesh discussed the rapidly growing threats on cyberspace.
The two countries recognised the importance of international cooperation to promote an open and secure cyberspace, and discussed opportunities for greater collaboration on cyber security and to combat cybercrime.
As the two nations look to the future, both delegations identified areas for greater collaboration.
Recognising Bangladesh's role as a regional leader and seat of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec), the United States offered its full support for increased regional economic integration and connectivity initiatives, including development of the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor, facilitation of cross-border trade, energy cooperation, and increased women's economic participation.
The governments of the United States and Bangladesh, led respectively by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque, convened the third annual Partnership Dialogue on October 28-29 in Washington, DC.