Patrick Pitts

Senior Director & CoS, South Asia @USChamber @USIBC @usbanglatrade 🇺🇸🇮🇳🇧🇩🇳🇵🇲🇻🇧🇹🇱🇰 @lsenews & @unibirmingham alum | YNWA 🔴⚽️

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

A picture-perfect evening for U.S.-Bangladesh trade! Our @USChamber Reception last night convened the 🇧🇩 Delegation to @SelectUSA, the Hon. S. Paul Kapur (@State_SCA), Amb. Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Amb. Brent Christensen (@usembassydhaka), and DAS John Fay (@CommerceGov). 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇩

[U.S. Chamber/International @ChamberGlobal]

Last week, the Chamber’s South Asia team was honored to host a business roundtable with H.E. Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the visiting Sri Lankan delegation to the Spring Meetings of the World Bank & IMF.
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[U.S. Chamber @USChamber]

This week, the Chamber hosted over 30 Heads of State and government, Ambassadors, and Finance and Trade Ministers from around the world for IMF/World Bank Week, giving U.S. business a seat at the table with the policymakers shaping the global economy.

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

Last week, USBBC was honored to host a business roundtable with H.E. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Finance, H.E. @rehanasad, Advisor to the Hon’ble PM for ICT, and Bangladesh’s visiting delegation to the Spring Meetings of the World Bank & IMF. 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇩

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

Last week, USIBC hosted a member roundtable with Supratim Chakraborty & Harsh Walia of @KhaitanCo on India’s latest data and tech policy updates, including AI, data privacy and localization, sectoral regulations, and more. Special thanks to our two experts from KCO! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳

#USIndia #DataPrivacy

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

As part of USIBC’s Global Board of Directors Mission 2026 in New Delhi, the Board had the privilege of meeting with S. Jaishankar, Hon. Minister of External Affairs, Government of India.

It was a thoughtful exchange on the evolving global landscape and the growing importance of the U.S.–India partnership. The conversation touched on deepening cooperation across diplomacy, trade, technology, and shared global priorities, reflecting the strong momentum and trust that continues to shape the relationship.

We are grateful for the Minister’s perspective and the Ministry’s continued efforts to advance India’s global partnerships and strengthen the foundations of the India-U.S. relationship. 🇺🇸🇮🇳

#USIBC50 #USIBCBoardMission #USIndiaPartnership

@USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndiaX @IndianEmbassyUS

[Paul Saunders @1796farewell]

It’s amazing how much one can accomplish without a “real civilization”—and how having one doesn’t really seem to guarantee success. Oh well.

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

“The U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council conveys our sincerest best wishes to the people and government of Bangladesh and to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Members of the Cabinet, and to the 13th National Parliament, in their effort to promote good governance and transparency for the prosperity and economic vitality of the nation. U.S. industry is a long-standing investor and partner for Bangladesh’s entrepreneurial talent and economic growth and is committed to support the nation’s goal to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034. We look forward to engaging constructively and positively toward robust policies and institutions that enable catalytic, transformational growth and happiness for Bangladesh and its great people."

- Amb. (retd.) Atul Keshap, President, U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council and SVP, South Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce @USAmbKeshap

@trahmanbnp

@ChamberGlobal

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: “USBBC welcomes today’s signing of the U.S.-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. This agreement represents meaningful progress and lays a strong foundation for deeper economic integration and mutually beneficial trade between our two nations.

We commend both negotiating teams for bringing these discussions to a successful conclusion. The Council and our member companies stand ready to work with both governments to ensure effective implementation and to build on this agreement in the months ahead.”

[U.S. Chamber @USChamber]

In a new statement, U.S. Chamber President & CEO Suzanne Clark welcomed progress toward a trade deal between the United States and India—a development that the Chamber and American and Indian businesses have long sought.

Read more: https://t.co/CHWk4RvxyV

[U.S. Embassy Dhaka @usembassydhaka]

U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to welcome Brent Christensen as the newly sworn-in Ambassador to Bangladesh.

“I am thrilled to return to Bangladesh, a country I know so well. I am excited to lead a great team at Embassy Dhaka, Americans and locally employed staff alike, to enhance U.S.-Bangladesh relations, advance President Trump's agenda, and work hard every day to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.” - Ambassador Brent Christensen

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

USBBC was honored to host H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB, & his delegation on the margins of #UNGA. The group discussed Bangladesh’s promising economic & fiscal reforms, ways to enhance bilateral trade & commerce, & priorities for the upcoming 2026 transition. 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇩

[Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh @ChiefAdviserGoB]

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and visiting Bangladeshi political leaders attend a roundtable discussion, titled "Advancing Reform, Resilience and Growth".

The US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC) organised the event at a hotel in New York on Wednesday. @USBanglaTrade

[U.S. Chamber/International @ChamberGlobal]

.@USAmbKeshap and the @USChamber’s South Asia team met in NYC with H.E. @anuradisanayake, Hon. President of Sri Lanka, for a warm & collaborative discussion on economic reforms, fiscal stabilization, and expanding commercial and investment ties and shared prosperity. 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇰

[U.S. Chamber/International @ChamberGlobal]

The @USChamber was honored to host H.E. @tsheringtobgay, Hon. PM of the Kingdom of Bhutan, for a business dialogue in advance of #UNGA80. The group discussed collaborative areas and opportunities for American companies to take part in Bhutan’s economic transformation. 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇹

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

USBBC Official Statement from @USAmbKeshap welcoming Ambassador-Designate Brent Christensen:

The Council remains dedicated to constructive engagement with both governments to advance shared priorities on economic growth and resilience, innovation partnerships and enhanced trade between the two nations. We look forward to supporting Ambassador-Designate Christensen’s efforts to build a stronger partnership between our two countries.

- Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap, President, U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council

[Sergio Gor @SergioGor]

Beyond grateful to @realDonaldTrump for his incredible trust and confidence in nominating me to the be his next U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs! Nothing has made me prouder than to serve the American people through the GREAT work of this Administration! Our White House has achieved historic results in MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! It will be the honor of my life to represent the United States! 🇺🇸

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

“The partnership the United States and India have forged in recent years has brought significant mutual benefits, and our elected leaders should be proud of all they’ve accomplished. The business community sees our shared strategic interests and complementary economies as powerful arguments to continue on this path. It’s time to redouble our efforts, not pull apart. Business stands ready to help.”
- Ambassador (ret.) Atul Keshap, President, U.S.-India Business Council

@USAmbKeshap @Usibc_md @earth2miller

[U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council @USBanglaTrade]

The U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council is shocked and saddened by the devastating air crash in Dhaka.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.

[U.S.-India Business Council @USIBC]

Our first panel at the USIBC 50th Anniversary New York Special Summit focused on cross-border investments and finding opportunities amidst global uncertainty, featuring a stellar lineup of experts including Dr. Vivek Lall (Chief Executive, @GeneralAtomics Global Corporation), Samir Kapadia (Managing Principal, @vogelgroupdc), Sal Vitale (Head of Coverage, U.S. & Americas, Standard Chartered), Sriram Viswanathan (Founding Managing Partner, @CelestaCapital), and Safiya Ghori-Ahmad (Senior Director, Global Public Affairs, @apcoworldwide). 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳🤝🗽