The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has made "tremendous progress" in performing its duties while respecting human rights, said visiting US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu.
However, he did not make any specific comment regarding the withdrawal of sanctions on RAB.
During a press briefing at the foreign ministry on Sunday Donald Lu said, "We recognise this. This is amazing work. It shows that RAB is able to carry out its counterterrorism efforts and important functions while respecting human rights."
He said they had a good discussion about RAB and he referred to the recent statement issued by Human Rights Watch that recognised "tremendous progress" in the area of reducing extrajudicial killings.
When asked about the US Indo-Pacific Strategy, Lu said it is "not a club", but it is a matter of joining or not joining.
