Iran to support Bangladesh with repatriation of Rohingyas: Envoy

Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi said his country will support Bangladesh in the safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar.

The Iranian Ambassador expressed his country’s stance when he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her Gono Bhaban residence today (October 25, 2022).

PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

He said the ambassador lauded Bangladesh for sheltering Rohingya refugees on humanitarian grounds.

They discussed possible avenues for strengthening bilateral relations and boosting trade between the two countries.

The prime minister said both Bangladesh and Iran have much potential for expanding and diversifying bilateral trade.

“The two sides may work on trade facilitation measures,” she said.

Referring to the sanctions and counter-sanctions due to the Russia-Ukraine war the premier said the people of the whole world are suffering for this war.

Ambassador at Large M Ziauddin and Principal Secretary Ahmad Kaikaus were present at the meeting.