Analysis: India's cooperation with traditional US partners in the Middle East is increasing, with Washington hoping to leverage this against China. Yet as an emerging power, India still has its own independent regional interests.
According to the source, during the meeting, VP Nur requested Mendi N Safadi for extending help from Israel for unseating Awami League government and help Bangladeshi nationalist forces in returning to power. While VP Nur said, once Awami League is ousted and a government led by Bangladeshi nationalist forces return to power, Bangladesh will establish full diplomatic relations with Israel . In response, Mendi N Safadi reportedly claimed a large amount of cash as lobbyist fees .