Ahead of US official Donald Lu's visit, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Friday said Bangladesh stands ready to do whatever is needed for the people's welfare, noting that the government is still studying the issues related to US Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
"It's not that transparent. It's not mentioned there how it will bring benefits. We are studying," he told reporters while talking about the IPS and its economic component, reports UNB.
Momen said Bangladesh and the US believe in the same values and promote democracy and human rights.
Bangladesh has set an example in the world by sacrificing 3 million lives to establish democracy, ensure justice and human rights, Momen said, adding that "Our principles and values are almost the same."
He said the US is a friendly country and Bangladesh accepts if they come up with any constructive suggestions.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen said he sees the visit of Assistant Secretary Lu as part of regular engagements between the two sides.
He said there are many areas where Bangladesh has some expectations while the US side might have some expectations from Bangladesh.
During her visit to Bangladesh last week, US Senior Director for South Asia, National Security Council Eileen Laubacher said as a large portion of the Indo-Pacific region, the Bay of Bengal contains vital shipping lanes and undersea cables that power the region's economies by moving food, fuel, goods, and data.
B’desh studying US Indo-Pacific Strategy
FE Team | Published: January 13, 2023 22:22:33
B’desh studying US Indo-Pacific Strategy
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