Bangladesh on Sunday expressed deep concern over the recent attacks targeting nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
鈥楽uch developments risk further destabilising an already fragile regional situation and heighten the threat to international peace and security,鈥� said a foreign ministry press release issued in Dhaka.
The statement came hours after the United States had carried out attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran聽 on Sunday, joining Israel鈥檚 bombing campaign and triggering global debate and condemnations against the US involvement in the conflict.
Bangladesh reiterated its long-standing position in favour of peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any actions that could escalate tensions in the region.
鈥楤angladesh calls upon the United Nations and the international community to engage proactively in efforts to de-escalate the situation and promote peace and stability in the Middle East,鈥� the release said.
The country firmly believes that constructive engagement, mutual respect and adherence to international norms remain the only sustainable path to enduring peace, the release added.
On June 13, Bangladesh unequivocally expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the latest Israeli military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying 鈥榯his blatant act of hostility constitutes a clear violation of United Nations Charter and fundamental principles of international law and the sovereignty of Iran.鈥�