DHAKA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has expressed his profound sorrow and deep condolences over the plane crash that happened in Tehran Wednesday.
In a message written to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Momen said, "I have learnt with great shock the sad news about the crash of the Ukraine Airliner after taking off from Imamqpp Khomeni Airport in Tehran causing death of more than 170 passengers and crew."
Momen has prayed for the salvation of the departed souls, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in statement Wednesday.
He also wished that the bereaved family members and near ones of the deceased would have enough fortitude to bear the loss.
The foreign minister has also shared his grief for other nationalities who met with this sad incident.
