Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to India and Bangladesh
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya will travel to India and Bangladesh July 8-14, 2023. In India, she will meet with senior government officials to discuss the deepening and enduring U.S.-India partnership, including advancing shared solutions to global challenges, democracy, regional stability, and cooperation on humanitarian relief. In Bangladesh, the Under Secretary will meet with senior officials to discuss shared humanitarian concerns, including the Rohingya refugee crisis; labor issues; human rights; free and fair elections; and combating trafficking in persons.
In both countries, Under Secretary Zeya will engage with civil society organizations on freedom of expression and association, and inclusion of women and girls, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups, including marginalized religious and ethnic minorities. For further information, follow @UnderSecStateJ.
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights-uzra-zeya-travels-to-india-and-bangladesh/
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