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Iran envoy advocates stronger ties with Bangladesh
Proposes expanding economic and cultural cooperation
Iranian Ambassador meets Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin
Dhaka, Nov 20 - Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mansour Chavoshi on Wednesday underscored the immense potential for enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting Iran’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.
He proposed the signing and renewal of various Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements, including those related to investment, preferential trade, tariff reductions, visa exemptions, cultural exchanges, city-to-city partnerships, and media collaboration.
The envoy paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed bilateral issues.
The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, with particular emphasis on economic and cultural cooperation.
During the meeting, Ambassador Chavoshi congratulated the Foreign Secretary on his recent appointment and conveyed his gratitude for Bangladesh's longstanding support on international platforms.
The envoy expressed hope for continued collaboration in multilateral fora.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral mechanisms, including the convening of the next round of the Joint Ministerial Commission and Foreign Office Consultations at an early date.
Discussions also included the resumption of the Joint Commission meeting in Tehran in the near future.-UNB