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US considers Bangladesh a close friend: Inderfurth
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and US A sistant Secretary of State fur South Asian Affairs Karl F inderfurth have underscored the need for peace and stability in the region for uninterrupted development, reports UNB.
They expressed the identical view when Inderfurth called on the Prime Minister at her official residence at Ganobhaban yesterday, officials said.
The Prime Minister appreci attrf the WS offtclafs commit- • ment to further consolidating relations between the United States and the countries in South Asia. particularly Bangladesh.
Inderfurth said his country considers Bangladesh a close friend and hoped that Dhaka-Washington ties would be further strengthened in the future. He said he has great interest in South Asia.
The US Assistant Secretary of State laid emphasis on bolstering bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic front.
The Prime Minister said her government, during its short period in office, have taken a number of positive measures to alleviate poverty. We want to develop our natural resources.' she said
Hasina listed the steps taken by her government for the welfare of the people. Referring to harnessing and utilisation of natural resources, she hoped that "we ll be able to export after meeting the country’s demand."
The Prime Minister told Inderfurth that she was happy to receive the reply from President Bill Clinton to the letter she wrote to him on behalf of 48 developing nations.
Hasina pointed out the similarities between Awami League, the oldest political party of the country, and Democratic Party in the USA She recalled that she had attended a convention of Democratic Party.
She said her government is trying to make parliament effective. but the opposition did not attend its last session despite repeated request.
We are accountable and transparent.' she said, adding that as the Leader of the House she replies to questions for half an hour in Parliament.
The Prime Minister said as Leader of the House she attends the meetings of the Parlia ment s Business Advisory Committee She also attended its meetings when she was the Leader of the Opposition
But. she regretted that the present Leader of the Opposition remains absent from the meetings of the Business Advisory Committee
The Prime Minister said she is looking forward to the visit of US Secretary of State Made Ilene Albright to Bangladesh
US Ambassador to Bangladesh John C Holtman and Foreign Secretary Farooq Sobhan were present at the meeting.