U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake Visits Bangladesh

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake visited Bangladesh June 13-14. This was his first visit as Assistant Secretary. He met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, Home Affairs Minister Advocate Sahara Khatun, and opposition leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

In each of these meetings, the Assistant Secretary discussed new opportunities for cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh. He also met with parliamentarians, business people, and members of civil society. 

• Press Release: U.s. Department of State Assistant Secretary Robert Blake Arrives Saturday(PDF 123KB)
• Biography of Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake(PDF 131KB)
• Assistant Secretary of State Robert O. Blake’s Statement at the Press Conference (PDF 214KB)