The US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes has said forging the path toward economic growth, inclusion and development, Bangladesh now serves as a model in many ways for the rest of the world.
 
Julieta Noyes applauded Bangladeshi leadership and generosity as a host over one million Rohingya refugees, a press release said today. 
 
In 2017, hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas fled genocide in Burma, and Bangladesh opened its doors and the people of the country opened their arms and hearts for the refugees, she said.
 
US Assistant Secretary of State Julieta Valls Noyes was addressing as the "Guest of Honour" a reception hosted by Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC on Thursday (March 30) evening on the occasion of the 53rd Independence and National Day.
 
Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Muhammad Imran gave the welcome address at the function held at the Bangabandhu Auditorium of the Embassy.
 
Ambassador Julieta Valls Noyes said more than half a century of friendship, Bangladesh and the United States have strengthened cooperation across broad range sectors. 
 
The two countries have built close trade and investment ties fueled by vibrant diaspora community and strong business links, she said.
 
She mentioned that Bangladesh and the USA are deepening defense and development partnership to build the safer and more prosperous future now and for generations to come.
 
Ambassador Julieta Noyes said she is proud that the US is the single largest donor to the Rohingya crisis. 

She said the USA is eager to continue and expand their collaboration with Bangladesh to address the host communities' needs and advance durable solutions for Rohingya refugees.
 
BDST: 1935 HRS, APR 01, 2023
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