Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain today
reaffirmed the potentials for enhancing cooperation with Iran in multiple
sectors.
He made the remarks while Iran ambassador Mansour Chavoshi called on him at
the foreign ministry here, said a press release.
During the meeting they focused on strengthening bilateral and multilateral
relations, with an emphasis on diplomatic, economic, and cultural
cooperation.
Ambassador Chavoshi referred to the congratulatory message from the Iranian
Foreign Minister and congratulated the Foreign Adviser on his recent
appointment.
Hossain highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Bangladesh
and Iran.
Iranian envoy expressed Teheran’s commitment to further deepen these ties,
proposing the signing and renewal of MoUs/Agreements on investment,
preferential trade, tariff reductions, visa exemptions, cultural exchanges,
city-to-city partnerships, and media collaboration.
Both sides also stressed the importance of expanding cooperation particularly
in health
care, tourism, education, and knowledge-based industries, with focus
on advanced technology.
The Ambassador expressed gratitude for Bangladesh’s longstanding support on
international platforms and voiced his hope for continued collaboration in
future global initiatives.
They also discussed the holding of the next round of Foreign Office
Consultations and to resume the Joint Commission meeting in Tehran soon.
They explored ways to address current challenges and expand opportunities for
collaboration.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
