Russia seeks to expand trade ties with Bangladesh

Russian Ambassador Alexander V Mantytskiy has sought to expand ties in different areas, particularly trade, with Bangladesh. 

The Russian ambassador paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday.

The ambassador congratulated the foreign minister on his appointment and apprised him on several areas of bilateral cooperation. 

Both expressed satisfaction at the current level of cooperation. 

They discussed the importance of increasing trade volume and diversification of products, the foreign ministry said.

The foreign minister suggested arranging the visit of a trade delegation to Russia and more Russian investment in Bangladesh. 

The ambassador expressed readiness to continue supplying wheat and fertilizers and increase the volume, if necessary. 

They also underscored the importance of concluding ongoing negotiations in various fields of cooperation to broaden and deepen the bilateral relation.

Responding to a question after the meeting whether they discussed the polls, the minister said, the last general election is not anymore an issue to discuss as Russia had congratulated the new Bangladesh government much earlier.

Around 80 diplomats stationed in Dhaka were present to see the opening session of the new parliament on Tuesday, said the minister.

“What does it mean? As journalists, you can understand the meaning better," he said.