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Iran hails decision to release Hasina for treatment abroad

Friday, 13 June 2008


Iran welcomed Thursday the caretaker government's decision to release former Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina for treatment abroad, reports BSS.

"It is a positive action of the government. I welcome the decision of the caretaker government which made people of this country happy," Iranian Ambassador in Dhaka Hasan Farazandeh told reporters at a briefing at his Gulshan residence in the afternoon.

"The action is a sign of goodwill of the caretaker government," the ambassador said, adding, "The Chief Adviser's telephonic discussion with Hasina was also a good sign. It is a day of happiness."

He also said, "fair, good and just election" would be held in the country as per the roadmap where wish of the people would be reflected. "Those the people wish will come to power and solve the problems of the country, particularly the economic," he added.

The envoy expressed the hope that it (release) would contribute to the successful holding of the current dialogue between the government and the political parties. "It is a forward move for trust-making between the government and the political parties," he pointed out.