Bangladesh and Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Deputy
Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia Konstantin Kosachev have
reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the longstanding
friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and Russia.
The commitment came during a meeting between the two leaders in Moscow on
Tuesday, said a foreign ministry's press release here.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual
interest and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in various
sectors.
They also underscored the importance of maintaining close engagement to
advance the longstanding partnership between the two friendly countries.
Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir was present at the
meeting.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is currently on a three-day official visit
to Russia at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
During the visit, the foreign minister is holding meetings with senior
Russian officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional and
international issues of mutual concern.
