US will continue to work with the new government of Bangladesh, says Marie Harf
The United States cleared its stance on recognition of the new government of Bangladesh saying the country would continue to work with the new government of Sheikh Hasina despite having disappointment with the elections.
Marie Harf, Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, said this on Bangladesh elections and new government at a regular briefing in Washington on Monday.
“We continue to work – of course we will, but while at the same time making clear our concerns with the election,” Harf said replying to a question – “Will you continue to work with the government of Sheikh Hasina?”
The US has already made clear its disappointment with the elections, which in its view did not credibly reflect the will of the Bangladeshi people.
Regarding the matter, Harf was asked – “Do you recognize the government after the elections?”
She said: “Well, that’s not exactly how it works. We obviously work with governments who are elected.”
“But in regards to these elections themselves, we have already made clear our disappointment with the elections, which in our view did not credibly reflect the will of the Bangladeshi people since almost all of the seats of the new parliament weren’t contested or had only token opposition. So we’ll make clear our concerns when we have them.”
Source: Dhaka Tribune
