Middle-East country Iran is willing to strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh in various areas including trade and commerce, culture, energy, education and health.
The interest came when Iranian Ambassador in Dhaka Mansour Chavushi paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the latter's office at Tejgaon in Dhaka on Sunday, BSS reports.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues related to mutual interests.
The envoy conveyed support and cooperation of the Iran to the interim government.
He expressed desire to take forward the bilateral engagements especially in economic areas including trade and commerce, culture, energy, education and health.
Prof Yunus welcomed the Iranian gestures and thanked the country for supporting Bangladesh on the Rohingya issues in the global forum.
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