Dhaka, July 30 -- US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy on South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor began his first official visit to Bangladesh on Thursday.

"I am delighted to welcome to Bangladesh my friend, the U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gor," said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen.

His visit will strengthen Bangladesh-US strategic ties and regional security and economic cooperation, said the Ambassador.

Referring to the visit, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on wednessday described it as "exploratory," saying the envoy would seek a broader understanding of Bangladesh.

"He will want to understand Bangladesh. He will speak not only with us but also with many other stakehol...