Sergio Gor sees positive momentum in BD-US ties

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Sergio Gor has expressed optimism about the future of Bangladesh-US relations following his first official visit to Bangladesh.

"It was great to meet Foreign Minister Khalil Rahman during my first visit to Bangladesh and discuss working together to strengthen the U.S.-Bangladesh relationship. Lots of positive developments," Gor wrote in a post on X after the meeting.

During his visit, the US envoy held talks with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

His remarks came after discussions on advancing the Bangladesh-US partnership, signalling a positive outlook for expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir and US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen were also present at the meeting.

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Gor began his first official visit to Bangladesh on Thursday and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during his stay in Dhaka.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister said Bangladesh's relations with the United States are moving in a "very positive direction" as the two countries seek to further deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, migration and regional issues.

"Our bilateral relationship is now moving in a very positive direction and we expect it to progress further in the coming days," he told journalists after a meeting with visiting the US Envoy at the state guest house Padma in the capital.