Deputy Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command meets Bangladesh Army Chief

A five-member delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, Deputy Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Army Headquarters in Dhaka for a courtesy meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman on Friday.

According to the ISPR, the meeting focused on the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and explored potential areas for future cooperation and progress.

During this visit, discussions focused on strengthening mutual cooperation between the armed forces of both countries, enhancing professional skills, and collaborating on humanitarian assistance and disaster management (HADR) efforts.

Additionally, the delegation took part in a briefing on HADR organized by the Army Headquarters, where they explored the challenges and capabilities involved in responding to natural disasters in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions emphasized disaster preparedness, capacity-building initiatives, and joint efforts for rapid recovery in times of crisis.

This visit is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States, fostering closer cooperation to address regional security and humanitarian challenges, ISPR added.