Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, State Department correspondent
The United States has extended a warm welcome to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus as he assumes his new role as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department, affirmed the U.S.’ readiness to collaborate with the interim government led by Dr. Yunus. In response to a question posed by journalist Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey during a Thursday briefing, Miller confirmed that the U.S. congratulates the newly formed government.
“Our chargé d’affaires attended the swearing-in ceremony of Professor Muhammad Yunus. We welcome Dr. Yunus’ efforts to end the recent violence, and we stand ready to work with the interim government. Dr. Yunus has taken charge for the democratic future of the Bangladeshi people,” Miller stated.
Dr. Yunus was officially sworn in as Chief Adviser of the 17-member interim government in an evening ceremony. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath at the Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban in Dhaka.
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