Foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today welcomed the breakthrough decision over resumption of the diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran while Dhaka believes it will reduce tension in the Middle East.
"Bangladesh is a peace loving country and it welcomes the decision to resume the diplomatic ties between the two brotherly countries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran," he said in remarks delivered to media tonight.
The foreign minister said Bangladesh lauds the role played by China, Iraq, and Oman for facilitating the negotiation, leading to the successful breakthrough.
He further said Dhaka believes that it would contribute to reducing tension and conflict in the Gulf region, foster stability, and create the path for "durable and sustainable long term peace for the betterment of the brotherly peoples in the Middle East region".
Saudi Arabia and Iran have recently agreed to resume diplomatic relations after four days of intensive previously undisclosed talks in Beijing and seven years after ties were cut.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)