Staff Reporter:
The 10th Bangladesh-United States Land Forces Talks (LFT)-2026 have been concluded successfully at Dhaka Cantonment yesterday, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
During the two-day talks held on October 26-27, representatives of the Bangladesh Army and the US Army discussed issues of mutual interest and explored opportunities to expand military ties, a release of the ISPR Directorate said yesterday.
The Bangladesh delegation was led by Brigadier General Syed Ashiqur Rahman, Director of the Military Training Directorate of the Bangladesh Army while the US delegation was headed by Major General Giles J. S. Cornelia, Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC).
The discussions focused on strengthening military cooperation, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Both sides placed particular emphasis on training exchanges, advanced technology, military equipment and broader mutual cooperation.
They also underscored the importance of coordinated preparedness and effective joint responses to natural and man-made disasters.
Earlier, on October 26, Major General Cornelia paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters.
The talks are expected to contribute to stronger military relations between Bangladesh and the United States and enhance capabilities in the defence sector, the ISPR added.
