Bangladesh PM Rahman Chooses Malaysia and China for Debut Tour Over India
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Rahman opted to visit Malaysia and China for his debut international tour, prioritizing these nations over India. This decision has prompted discussions regarding Bangladesh's diplomatic priorities.
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Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM’s debut tour
Bangladesh’s new leader is set to visit Malaysia and China later this month in a trip that Dhaka says reflects its independent foreign policy – with the decision to skip India seen less as a snub than a bid to strike a diplomatic balance. Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister in February, plans to visit Malaysia on June 21–22 before a three-day official visit to China from June 23 on his first overseas trip since taking office. The Malaysia leg, scheduled ahead of any vi...
By Maria Siow
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Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.
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