10/04/2023 07:04:48

PM Hasina and US President Biden discussed free, fair elections: US National Security Council

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and US President Joe Biden talked emphasised the upcoming national elections should be free and fair during their meeting in early September, said the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby today.

 

They also discussed the importance of improving bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and the United States over a range of issues, including climate change, said John Kirby during a regular briefing at the White House on Tuesday (3 October).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met with President Biden on 9 September on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

Regarding the recent developments of India-Canada relations, John Kirby said, "We've been clear; these allegations are serious.  They need to be fully investigated.  And, of course, as we've said before, we urge India to participate actively in that investigation."

When asked if US has a role to play in India-Canada relationship, he said, "We'll certainly leave it to those two countries to talk about their bilateral relationship."

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