East Germany–Pakistan relations
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East Germany–Pakistan relations (German: Ostdeutsch-pakistanische Beziehungen) refers to historical
State of Pakistan
. The relations were established in 1950s but remained hostile throughout the cold war.
During its existence, the East Germany had been even
1971 war of India and Pakistan; East Germany became the third country in the world, and the first country in Europe, to officially recognized Bangladesh in 1972 after its succeeded independence in 1971.[2] In addition, East Germany supported the USSR and Afghanistan during the Soviet–Afghan War in the 1980s, whereas Pakistan supported the opposing mujahideen
rebels.
Furthermore, East Germany viewed Pakistan as a United States ally and therefore had a low priority in its foreign relations. On other the hand, the West Germany idealized Pakistan as an example of successful development policy in third world country.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Robotka, Bettina. "Germany's South Asia Strategy: Implications for Pakistan" (PDF). Centre of Area and Policy Studies of Humboldt University of Berlin. Robotka, Humboldt University of Berlin. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ a b "East-Germany recognize Bangladesh". Ocala Star-Banner. Ocala, Florida, US. Associated Press. 11 January 1972. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
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