DHAKA, Sept 22, 2024 (BSS) - 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.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues related to mutual interests.

The Iranian envoy conveyed support and cooperation of the Iranian Government 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.

Chief Adviser Prof Yunus welcomed the Iranian gestures and thanked Iran for supporting Bangladesh on the Rohingya issues in the global forum.