Donald Lu in Dhaka

US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has arrived in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon.

Earlier in the morning, a US delegation led by Brent Neiman, assistant secretary for International Finance at the US Department of the Treasury reached Dhaka this morning.

This is the first US high level delegation following the formation of the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus after the fall of Awami League government on August 5.

The US delegation is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Prof Yunus, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, in addition to engaging in other official meetings.

Foreign Secretary Jashim will also host a working lunch, which will be attended by representatives from relevant ministries. 

The discussions will cover a wide range of topics, not just a single issue, Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin told the media regarding the visit. 

According to a spokesperson from the US Department of State, the discussions will focus on how the United States can contribute to Bangladesh's economic growth, financial stability, and development priorities. 

During his visit, the state department said Assistant Secretary Lu will reaffirm the United States' commitment to fostering economic growth and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. 

In Dhaka, Lu will join an interagency delegation for meetings with the interim government. 

The delegation will include representatives from the US Department of the Treasury, USAID, and the Office of the US Trade Representative. Discussions will focus on advancing bilateral relations under the new political circumstances.