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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 47692, member: 636"] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday evening. The phone conversation lasted fifteen minutes and remained friendly throughout. Both leaders discussed important topics that affect their countries. Trade relationships between America and Bangladesh came up during their talk. The conversation showed strong ties between the two nations. Rubio supported Bangladesh's plans for government reforms and upcoming elections. America serves as Bangladesh's biggest export market and sends many workers' remittances back home. Both leaders want to finish trade discussions quickly to boost business between their countries. Yunus mentioned his security adviser met with American officials recently in Washington. The meeting went very well and strengthened their partnership. Yunus thanked President Trump for pausing tariff measures against Bangladesh for three months. His government works with American officials to create new trade policies. Bangladesh plans to hold elections early next year as part of its move toward democracy. The Election Commission rebuilds the voting system after previous damage. Young people will cast their first votes ever in these elections. The leaders discussed help for Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh camps. America has given the most money to support these refugees since 2017. Yunus believes chances for sending refugees back to Myanmar look better than before. Both countries want peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region. Yunus asked Rubio to visit Bangladesh before the elections happen. He believes such a visit would encourage young voters in his country. [/QUOTE]

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