The United States and Europe have cracks. Trump has long taken initiatives by throwing the United States negotiations with Europe on trade and security after Donald Trump became the US president. Donald Trump's impact on trade on trade, Russia-Ukraine war and Europe's security impact is felt worldwide and Bangladesh is no exception. In this new context, Bangladesh is monitoring the whole thing. At the same time, the Foreign Ministry has to take necessary steps to balance.
“Europe and the United States are no longer in one place,” said a senior foreign ministry official. They are divided into trade, security and Russia-Ukraine war. '
Stating that both Europe and the United States are important for Bangladesh, he said, “Before the balance between the United States and China was preserved, it would apply to Europe. But now it is also important to maintain the United States-Europe-Russia balance. '
Why division
After World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed to prevent the expansion of the then Soviet Union. From the very beginning it was led by the country to provide many economic investments to the United States and Europe. The United States also provided trade facilities to Europe.
But after businessman Donald Trump became president, the whole system was broken due to the transaction-based foreign policy. On the one hand, the United States is paying tariffs on various Europe products. On the other hand, Europe is pushing to spend more money to provide security.
The United States has taken the initiative to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, does not have Europe's involvement in the United States. This means what will happen to Europe in Europe, without Europe. Naturally, Europe is not looking at this attitude of the United States well.
Balance
Russia-Ukraine recently proposed separate resolutions to the United Nations-both the United States and Europe to stop the war. Although Bangladesh voted in the US resolution, Bangladesh refrained from voting in Europe's resolution.
An official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Both the United States and Europe contacted Bangladesh for their resolution. Bangladesh decides to vote yes in the US resolution, considering it all. '
Earlier, Europe and America's position remained the same and because of this there was no balance between them. But now Bangladesh has to take into account the issue of balance due to disagreements on various issues, he said.
“We explained why we decided to refrain from voting in Europe's resolution,” he said. Europe knows about our limitations. '
America, Europe –Everyone is important
The importance of America and Europe to Bangladesh is immense for political and economic reasons. In addition to the largest export market in Bangladesh, Bangladesh receives a lot of investment and development assistance from those two regions. Besides, many Bangladeshis are staying in the area in the hope of a better life.
Another official said, “Bangladesh is maintaining contact with various important people of Donald Trump, including Elon Mask. At the same time, Bangladesh is also in touch with the European Union and various European countries. '
He said, 'So far there has not been a situation that if one party supports the other side will deteriorate. We are carefully monitoring the matter. '
The whole matter is not under the control of Bangladesh and the government will decide considering the national interest in the changing circumstances, he said.
