Dhaka's Mecca Pact decision does not concern Tehran: Iranian envoy
No ‘problem and difficulty’ from Iran in energy shipments to Bangladesh, he says.
Iran today (2 September) said it does not view the Mecca Pact involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan as something against Tehran and that Bangladesh's decision does not create concerns for them.
"We don't regard the Mecca Peace Pact as against Iran. Their decision does not make us concerned," Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi told reporters after a courtesy meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir.
On Bangladesh's foreign policy, the ambassador said Dhaka's balanced approach to international relations was well understood by Tehran.
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"When it comes to the foreign policy of your government, we are well aware that your government is enjoying a very balanced foreign policy," he said.
The envoy said Bangladesh's decisions regarding its international and security relations would not create concern for Iran.
Jahanabadi said Iran values its relations with Bangladesh and is interested in further expanding cooperation in political, trade and cultural fields.
The ambassador also conveyed to Bangladesh that there is "no problem and difficulty" from Iran's side regarding the shipment of LNG, gas and fuel to Bangladesh, while blaming the US for creating difficulties surrounding energy supplies.
"From the side of Iran, there is no problem and difficulty for shipment of your LNG, gas and fuel," Jahanabadi said.
The state minister expressed Bangladesh's hope for an early end to tensions in the region and for lasting peace and stability, in the interest of the people of the region and beyond.
