Bangladesh and the United States will work together to combat climate change. – Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury

Dhaka, 4, February, Sunday: Environment,  Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh and the United States  will work together to protect the environment and combat climate change. We have discussed how we can further advance our bilateral relations in the future. Today’s meeting was a productive step forward in solidifying our partnership and exploring new avenues for collaboration. Environment Minister said these to journalists after Peter Haas, Ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh, met him at his Bangladesh Secretariat office on Sunday. Ambassador Haas and Minister Chowdhury engaged in a fruitful discussion on a range of shared priorities. Both sides emphasized the importance of scaling up collaborative initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance Bangladesh’s capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Both sides look forward to continuing their close collaboration in the years to come. Ambassador Haas said although there are some differences of opinion on some issues, the United States will work with Bangladesh on other issues, including combating climate change. We are committed to strengthening our partnership to support its climate goals. Today’s discussion highlighted the significant opportunities for collaboration, and we look forward to working together to build a more climate-resilient future for both our nations.