The United States (US) has denied claims made by some Indian media outlets suggesting US involvement in the anti-government protests, highlighting India's historic alliance with the ousted Bangladeshi government.
US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel at a press briefing in Washington on Monday said, "I have not seen those reports. But what I can unequivocally say is that they are not true. That's probably why I've not seen them."
He also reaffirmed the willingness of the US to cooperate with the interim government of Bangladesh led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
"We continue to be ready and eager to work with the interim government that's led by Dr Muhammad Yunus as it charts its democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," Patel said.
He stated that the US is closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh but refused to comment on claims regarding foreign influence in the protests.
When asked about alleged Chinese involvement in the student demonstrations, Patel responded, "I am just not going to speculate."
