Dhaka expects safe passage for Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on 21 April said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today (26 April) said Bangladesh expects its vessels, including MV Banglar Joyjatra, to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz.
"We expect all ships, including MV Banglar Joyjatra, to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. The energy ministry will know better," she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while responding to a question.
On 21 April, the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated the safe evacuation of 186 Bangladeshi nationals from Iran via Azerbaijan.
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The Embassy, in a press statement, called upon all concerned to refrain from any actions or statements that may create misperceptions, and to uphold the spirit of mutual respect that governs the enduring ties between the two brotherly nations.
Iran reiterates its firm commitment to strengthening the close and amicable relations between the two nations.
