‘Iran keen to boost economic ties with Bangladesh’ 

Newly appointed ambassador of Iran to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi has said his country is sincere in enhancing economic relations with Bangladesh. 

He said Iran is ready to cooperate with Bangladesh in the medical, engineering, and energy sector for the mutual benefit of the people of Bangladesh and Iran. 

Ambassador Chavoshi discussed the issues during his meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Sunday. 

The state minister briefed the ambassador about the impressive economic growth of Bangladesh under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

He expressed that there is a lot of opportunities for Iran to invest in the special economic zones of Bangladesh. 

The ambassador highly appreciates the government of Bangladesh for its continued economic success and social development, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The minister said Bangladesh and Iran enjoy excellent relations in bilateral as well as in multilateral forums. 

He said the people of Bangladesh and Iran have strong historical and cultural bondage. “There are ample scopes to further strengthen economic and trade and investment relations between the two countries.”  

He requested for exchange of high-level visits and more engagements in the medical, food processing, ICT and energy sectors.