Bangladesh-US ties to be strengthened further: Harry
Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh and the United States have a strong and continuing relationship which will be strengthened further in the days ahead, said US Ambassador Harry K Thomas yesterday in a message on the occasion of US Independence Day."Trade and commerce are the roots of our prosperous relationship, but are not the only contact we have with one another." The US ambassador said peoples of both the countries are connected by many fundamental beliefs: a belief in the rights of the individual, a faith in the rights of free speech, freedom of religion and free press, and a dedication to the fundamental principles of democracy. "Today is a day for celebration and pride in the United States as well as in Bangladesh. We hope Bangladeshis will join Americans around the world in celebrating our friendship and achievements on July 4." America proudly stands with Bangladesh in a mutual dedication to the ideals of freedom and liberty, he said.
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