Foreign adviser for enhancing cooperation with Iran

Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (11 September) 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 healthcare, 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.