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PM for solving problems among Muslim countries through dialogue
Tribune Desk
Newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mohammad Reza Nafar met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 PID
Sheikh Hasina added that the people suffer most from conflict among Muslim countries
Emphasizing the necessity for unity among Muslim countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Muslim countries should solve their problems, if any, through dialogue.
The prime minister made the statement when the newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Nafar met with her at her office on Wednesday, reports UNB.
"The Muslim Ummah should remain together…if there is any problem among them, it can be solved through discussion," she said.
Sheikh Hasina’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.
He said the prime minister mentioned that the people suffer most when a conflict occurs among Muslim countries.
Sheikh Hasina said the government has reduced the poverty level in Bangladesh to 21% and has a target to reduce it by 4-5% more in the near future.
She said the development policy of her government focuses on rural areas.
Talking about the existing religious harmony of the country, Hasina said people of Bangladesh get along with others, despite their diverse religious faiths, as every person participates in all religious festivals.
Calling Iranian citizens courageous, she praised their economic progress.
Welcoming the new Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh, she assured him of her all-out cooperation during his tenure in the country.
The prime minister also conveyed her regards to the Iranian President through the Ambassador and recalled her visits to Iran in 1997 and 2012.
Ambassador Mohammad Reza Nafar offered his felicitations to Sheikh Hasina on the landslide victory of Awami League in the recent general election and described her as a wise and prudent prime minister of Bangladesh.
The people of Iran are very fond of her, he added.
Nafar praised the balanced policy in Bangladesh’s socioeconomic areas and congratulated the prime minister for the country’s graduation from the LDC to developing country group of nations.
He mentioned that the religious and cultural bonds between Bangladesh and Iran are outstanding and hoped to enhance the bonds during his tenure in Bangladesh.
"Our cooperation at the regional and international level is very good; cultural relations are excellent, political relations are at a good level," Nafar said.
However, he emphasized the need to increase the level of trade, which is currently at $135 million. He said: “It is not satisfactory at the moment.”
The Ambassador added that Iran is moving forward despite sanctions imposed by western countries.
He continued that the Iranian government is working to reduce tensions in the region.
"We are not a war-mongering country…we would like to have the best of relations with the countries in the Gulf," he said.
He stated that they will welcome an initiative taken by Bangladesh’s prime minister to reduce tensions in the region.
Principal Secretary to the prime minister M Nojibur Rahman and Secretary of the Prime Minister's office (PMO) Sajjadul Hassan were also present.
Source : https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangla...blems-among-muslim-countries-through-dialogue
Tribune Desk
- Published at 03:10 pm January 16th, 2019
Newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Mohammad Reza Nafar met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 PID
Sheikh Hasina added that the people suffer most from conflict among Muslim countries
Emphasizing the necessity for unity among Muslim countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Muslim countries should solve their problems, if any, through dialogue.
The prime minister made the statement when the newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Nafar met with her at her office on Wednesday, reports UNB.
"The Muslim Ummah should remain together…if there is any problem among them, it can be solved through discussion," she said.
Sheikh Hasina’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.
He said the prime minister mentioned that the people suffer most when a conflict occurs among Muslim countries.
Sheikh Hasina said the government has reduced the poverty level in Bangladesh to 21% and has a target to reduce it by 4-5% more in the near future.
She said the development policy of her government focuses on rural areas.
Talking about the existing religious harmony of the country, Hasina said people of Bangladesh get along with others, despite their diverse religious faiths, as every person participates in all religious festivals.
Calling Iranian citizens courageous, she praised their economic progress.
Welcoming the new Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh, she assured him of her all-out cooperation during his tenure in the country.
The prime minister also conveyed her regards to the Iranian President through the Ambassador and recalled her visits to Iran in 1997 and 2012.
Ambassador Mohammad Reza Nafar offered his felicitations to Sheikh Hasina on the landslide victory of Awami League in the recent general election and described her as a wise and prudent prime minister of Bangladesh.
The people of Iran are very fond of her, he added.
Nafar praised the balanced policy in Bangladesh’s socioeconomic areas and congratulated the prime minister for the country’s graduation from the LDC to developing country group of nations.
He mentioned that the religious and cultural bonds between Bangladesh and Iran are outstanding and hoped to enhance the bonds during his tenure in Bangladesh.
"Our cooperation at the regional and international level is very good; cultural relations are excellent, political relations are at a good level," Nafar said.
However, he emphasized the need to increase the level of trade, which is currently at $135 million. He said: “It is not satisfactory at the moment.”
The Ambassador added that Iran is moving forward despite sanctions imposed by western countries.
He continued that the Iranian government is working to reduce tensions in the region.
"We are not a war-mongering country…we would like to have the best of relations with the countries in the Gulf," he said.
He stated that they will welcome an initiative taken by Bangladesh’s prime minister to reduce tensions in the region.
Principal Secretary to the prime minister M Nojibur Rahman and Secretary of the Prime Minister's office (PMO) Sajjadul Hassan were also present.
Source : https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangla...blems-among-muslim-countries-through-dialogue
