DHAKA, Feb 14, (V7N) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s electoral victory, expressing Washington’s interest in working closely with the new government.

In a message posted on social media, Rubio said, “Congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman as well as the people of Bangladesh. The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected government to advance prosperity and the security of the region.”

The message reflects the United States’ intention to strengthen bilateral engagement with Bangladesh and advance shared regional objectives following the formation of the newly elected government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

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