US Pacific Fleet commander to visit Bangladesh
Admiral Steve Koehler to hold defence cooperation talks in Dhaka
File photo of Admiral Steve Koehler. Photo: Courtesy
Highlights:
- Talks to focus on defence cooperation
- Maritime security high on bilateral agenda
- Humanitarian and disaster response to feature
- Visit scheduled for 4–6 August
Admiral Steve Koehler, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, will pay an official visit to Bangladesh from 4 to 6 August to discuss expanding bilateral defence cooperation.
According to a press release from US Embassy in Dhaka, Admiral Koehler is scheduled to arrive in the capital tomorrow (4 August).
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During the visit, he is expected to meet senior Bangladeshi officials to discuss the longstanding US-Bangladesh defence partnership and opportunities to strengthen cooperation.
The discussions will focus on maritime security, humanitarian assistance, disaster response and professional military education, the embassy said.
The announcement was made in a statement attributed to US Embassy Dhaka Acting Spokesperson Mara Bird.
