Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi on Tuesday said his country will support Bangladesh in repatriation of Rohingyas to their own land in safe and dignified manner.
The envoy said this while calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban on Tuesday morning, reports BSS.
Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed the journalists after the meeting.
The ambassador appreciated the role of Bangladesh in sheltering the Rohingya people on humanitarian grounds.
Issues relating to bilateral relations and the trade and commerce were discussed in the meeting.
The Prime Minister said both the countries have much more potentials for expanding and diversifying bilateral trade. “Two sides may work on trade facilitation measures,” she added.
About the historical relations with Iran, Sheikh Hasina mentioned that many Persian words, around 7000, are incorporated in Bangla language.
Both the premier and the envoy said that Bangladesh and Iran shared common culture.
Ambassador-at-large Mohammad Ziauddin and Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus were also present on the occasion.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
