Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, has pledged to assist Bangladesh in meeting its COVID-19 immunization needs due to the country’s vast population.
According to a news statement issued today, Lamont, a powerful Democratic Party leader, made the guarantee and commitment during a meeting with Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States M Shahidul Islam at the Governor’s Residence in Connecticut on July 12.
During the discussion, the governor committed to working with Pfizer’s worldwide headquarters for the Central Research Division in Connecticut to explore options for commercial supply and co-production of vaccines in Bangladesh.
Earlier, Congressman Larson and Congresswoman Hayes reaffirmed the Ambassador of their commitments to expanding Bangladesh-US cooperation on a wide range of issues, including trade, commerce, COVID-19 support, and Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar.
Bangladesh, the House Representative hoped, would receive a fair amount of the COVID-19 vaccines in order to protect its large population.
They all pledged to continue advocating for Bangladesh’s and the Bangladeshi Diaspora’s interests in the United States.
They also praised Bangladesh’s continued socio-economic growth, especially women’s empowerment, under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, according to the release.
