Bangladesh speaker reaffirms support for diplomacy in talks with Iran

Bangladesh's Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad conveyed profound condolences on the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemning his "brutal killing" and expressing solidarity with the Iranian government and people during their national mourning.

During a meeting in Tehran with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly, Ahmad reaffirmed Bangladesh's support for diplomacy and lasting peace. He specifically appreciated Ghalibaf's role in facilitating a recent peace memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that the agreement would lead to stability and prosperity for Iran and the region.

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He conveyed the solidarity of the government and the people of Bangladesh to the government and the people of Iran during this period of national mourning.

The discussions underscored the centuries-old friendship and deep cultural ties between Iran and Bangladesh. Ahmad emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to the ongoing peace process, hoping all parties would build on the current momentum to achieve a durable resolution of outstanding issues through dialogue.

Speaker Ahmad extended an official invitation to Ghalibaf to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time. Ahmad had arrived in Tehran the previous day to lead the Bangladesh delegation for the state funeral, where he was warmly received by Hamid Reza Haji Babaei, the deputy speaker of the Iranian Assembly.

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He reaffirmed Bangladesh's support for the ongoing peace process and hoped all parties will build on this momentum to achieve a durable resolution of outstanding issues through dialogue and diplomacy.