Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country looks forward to the continuation of productive interaction with the foreign office of Bangladesh for further strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas.
In a message addressed to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, the Russian Foreign Minister said, he was glad to learn about Hossain’s appointment to the post of the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
“The Russia-Bangladesh relations are based on the solid foundation of friendship, traditionally binding the peoples of our countries,” said Russian Minister Lavrov.
He wished Hossain sound health and success at his responsible post.
On the other hand, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Affairs Adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
Recalling the support of the Russian Federation during our Liberation War, the Foreign Affairs Adviser assured that Bangladesh would continue its cooperation with the Russian Federation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in establishing Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project, active collaboration in gas fields, trade among others.
At the outset of the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Hossain on his assumption of office as the Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh, and expressed hope that Bangladesh-Russia bilateral cooperation will further enhance during his tenure.
He also handed over a congratulatory message from Sergey Lavrov addressed to the Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh.
Japan to continue its support for Bangladesh's development, prosperity
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Thursday said Japan will continue its support for Bangladesh's development and prosperity, standing side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus of the interim government.
During his meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, the Ambassador mentioned about the relations under "Strategic Partnership" enshrined between the two countries.
The Foreign Affairs Adviser said people in Bangladesh in general have a positive feeling about Japan. “The relationship with Japan is excellent.”
He also sought Japan’s support for sustainable and safe return of the Rohingays to their place of origin.
The Adviser said Bangladesh has done enough regarding the Rohingyas and is not in a position to take anyone more.
Japan strongly hoped that, through a peaceful and democratic political transition, Bangladesh will keep advancing on a path towards stable development.
