US President Donald Trump has extended greetings to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day, according to a post on the Chief Adviser’s verified Facebook page.
"On behalf of the American people, I wish you and the people of Bangladesh a happy Independence Day. This time of transition presents an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to build capacity for democracy, economic progress, and enhanced security," Trump stated.
He further emphasised that the United States looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties in the coming year, saying, "I am confident that we can advance our bilateral economic development while we strengthen our relationship and work together on promoting regional security in the Indo-Pacific."