Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi conducted a formal courtesy meeting with President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday at Bangabhaban.

During their discussions, the President emphasized that Bangladesh places profound value on its enduring friendly and fraternal relations with Iran, which draw from deep historical and cultural connections.

According to briefings from the President's Press Wing, the visiting diplomat extended his congratulations to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam on taking charge as head of state.

The ambassador presented an official congratulatory dispatch to President Mirza Fakhrul originating from the Iranian president following his election victory.

Noting the deep cultural resonance, the President observed that the artistic creations and literary works of celebrated Persian poets and philosophers—including Ferdowsi, Sheikh Saadi, Hafiz, and Jalaluddin Rumi—have profoundly shaped the cultural consciousness and intellect of people across the region.

He further pointed out that an inherent warmth toward the Iranian population is vividly reflected within the poetic and musical works of Bangladesh's National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Voicing deep apprehension regarding the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, the President explained that the crisis has subjected energy-importing nations such as Bangladesh to acute fuel shortages.

He reaffirmed Bangladesh's foundational commitment to settling international disputes via peaceful dialogue, mutual understanding and diplomatic engagement.

Expressing profound condolences over lives lost in Iran amid the Middle Eastern conflict, the President reiterated Bangladesh's firm condemnation of Israeli military strikes on Iranian soil, characterizing them as a breach of international law.

Furthermore, President Mirza Fakhrul highlighted that solidarity across the Muslim Ummah remains vital for securing global peace and stability.

The Iranian envoy commended Bangladesh's constructive diplomatic contributions toward defusing regional tensions in the Middle East, while expressing appreciation for the participation of the Speaker of Bangladesh's National Parliament in the funeral prayers held for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The ambassador voiced optimism that both nations will deepen their partnership to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

In response, the President pledged comprehensive administrative support to the ambassador in carrying out his diplomatic duties, expressing confidence that bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Iran will flourish moving forward.

The deliberations were attended by secretaries from the President's Office alongside senior officials representing both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Iran.