Bangladesh, US armies explore opportunities for military cooperation

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The 10th Land Forces Talks (LFT) between Bangladesh and the United States concluded successfully in Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday.

During the two-day engagement from 26-27 October, military representatives from Bangladesh Army and the United States Army discussed key areas of mutual interest and explored opportunities for further strengthening bilateral military cooperation, the Bangladesh Army said in a social media post.

Earlier, head of the US delegation Major General Giles JS Cornelia, deputy commanding general for strategy and plans, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters on Monday.

The Bangladesh delegation was led by Brigadier General Syed Ashiqur Rahman, director of Military Training Directorate, Bangladesh Army.

During discussion, both sides discussed various aspects of strengthening military cooperation, enhancing efficiency and strategic partnership. Particular emphasis was placed on exchanging training, advanced technology, military equipment and expanding mutual cooperation.

Both delegations also underscored the importance of coordinated preparedness and effective joint responses to natural and man-made disasters. Such meetings are expected to play an important role in strengthening military relations between the two countries and increasing capabilities in defence sector.