The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Commander of the Pacific Fleet Admiral Robert F. Willard who completed a two-day visit to Bangladesh Thursday reaffirmed US support for Bangladesh in the wake of cyclone Sidr. Admiral Willard's visit was at the invitation of the Bangladesh Navy, according to a US embassy release.

During Admiral Willard's meetings, he also discussed future opportunities for cooperation between U.S. and Bangladesh naval forces.

Admiral Willard met with Army Chief of Staff General Moeen U Ahmed, Principal Staff Officer Lt. General Masud Uddin Chowdhury and Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam.