Dhaka clarifies news item on Iran's N-energy
The government yesterday contradicted a news item of IRNA which quoting Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad as saying that “Bangladesh is proud of Iran's nuclear achievements and capabilities.”
In a press release yesterday, the foreign ministry said the information and cultural affairs minister met his Iranian counterpart Sayed Mohammad Hosseini in Libreville, Gabon on April 20, on the sidelines of the 9th session of Islamic Conference of Information Ministers.
“They discussed matters relating to mutual interests of the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, the Bangladesh minister emphasised on cooperation among the OIC member countries under the purview of Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) for the development of science and technology. The Bangladesh minister, during the meeting, reiterated Bangladesh's stand in favour of peaceful uses of nuclear energy,” said the foreign ministry press release.
The news item by IRNA, in this respect, is a deviation from the fact, the press release added.
IRNA is the official news agency of Iran.
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