TDS Desk:

There has been a discussion with the United States regarding the repatriation of money smuggled abroad, Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Sunday on (September 15).

In response to reporters following the meeting with the US Delegation at the Padma State Guest House, he said, “Our main discussion was with their Treasury Department and the USAID. It centred on financial reform and the cooperation that is needed in the financial sector. The second aspect was trade. We are looking for various technical assistance or market exploration in the trade sector.”

Ahmed said they would proceed with the action plan and the US delegation assured of its cooperation.

Regarding the development cooperation agreement of the USAID, the finance adviser said, it has added another $200 million to the agreement that was made earlier.

“That means they will give additional financial support,” he said.