Dhaka, Moscow move to deepen ties
Dhaka and Moscow see deeper engagement in an array of arenas including energy, trade, investment and skilled migration for mutual benefits for both the countries.
The remarks of cooperation came up when the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh, Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin, paid a courtesy call on Sunday on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking another step in the growing partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ambassador Khozin warmly congratulated the State Minister on her recent assumption of office and expressed confidence that bilateral relations would continue to strengthen across multiple sectors.
The discussion highlighted Bangladesh and Russia’s shared commitment to expanding cooperation in energy, trade and investment, science and technology, education, skilled migration, and people-to-people exchanges.
The State Minister emphasized the long-standing and friendly ties between Dhaka and Moscow, noting that the partnership has steadily diversified in recent years.
“Our collaboration is no longer limited to traditional diplomacy. We are working closely in areas that directly impact Bangladesh’s development, from energy projects to technological exchanges and educational programs,” she said.
Energy cooperation remains a priority. Bangladesh continues to explore avenues for diversifying its energy sources, including partnerships with Russian energy firms to meet growing domestic demand.
Trade and investment were also central to the discussion, with both sides affirming the potential for Russian investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Science and technology collaboration emerged as another key area of focus. Both Bangladesh and Russia underscored their commitment to research partnerships, knowledge transfer, and the promotion of innovation to support economic growth and industrial development.
Education and skilled migration were also highlighted, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance academic collaboration, student exchange programs, and the movement of highly skilled professionals between the two countries.
People-to-people exchanges, a cornerstone of long-term bilateral understanding, were also discussed. Ambassador Khozin reaffirmed Russia’s interest in expanding cultural, academic, and professional linkages to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation at all levels.
The State Minister took the opportunity to seek Russia’s support for Bangladesh’s candidature for the Presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly for 2026-2027, emphasizing Bangladesh’s commitment to contributing constructively to global peace and development.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing satisfaction with the steady progress of bilateral relations and reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors.
Analysts say this engagement reflects Bangladesh’s broader strategy of diversifying international partnerships and leveraging long-term collaborations in technology, education, energy, and human capital development.
