Sergio Gor, the US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, arrives in Dhaka today, Thursday (July 30), on a three-day official visit to gain a firsthand understanding of the diplomatic stance and policies of Bangladesh’s new government. During his visit, the influential US policymaker is expected to assess the depth of Dhaka’s diplomatic ties with Beijing while examining the new administration’s approach toward implementing the bilateral trade agreements previously signed with Washington.
On the first day of his visit this evening, the US Special Envoy will hold a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. According to his itinerary, he is also scheduled to pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for high-level discussions.
According to sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions will focus on Bangladesh’s core foreign policy priorities, regional strategic positioning, and the broader future roadmap of Dhaka-Washington relations.
In addition, Special Envoy Gor will hold separate exchange-of-views meetings with senior leadership from various political parties, representatives of professional bodies, and members of civil society.
On the final leg of his Dhaka trip, Special Envoy Sergio Gor will travel to Cox’s Bazar to visit the Rohingya refugee camps. There, he will assess the overall situation of the displaced Rohingya population, review ongoing humanitarian assistance operations, and discuss aspects of sustainable repatriation.
