Dhaka:Bangladesh and Russia have initiated discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Officials and business leaders from both countries are exploring new opportunities in sectors such as information technology, education, and scientific research.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these discussions began during the fifth meeting of the Russia-Bangladesh Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, which recently commenced in Dhaka. The meeting featured expert-level consultations addressing investment, information and communication technology, education, sports, and other areas of mutual interest.
The outcomes of these consultations will be documented in the protocol of the fifth IGC session, which will serve as a blueprint for future bilateral cooperation. Alongside official discussions, a Russia-Bangladesh business dialogue was organized by the Russia-Bangladesh Business Council and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
Ilya Shestakov, Head of Russia's Federal Agency for Fisheries and Chairperson of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Commission, emphasized Moscow's interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh. He expressed high expectations for collaboration between the Russia-Bangladesh Business Council and FBCCI, focusing on business-to-business engagement and investment opportunities.
Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin praised the initiative to strengthen direct contacts between entrepreneurs and business organizations of both countries. He highlighted the importance of sustained interaction between the private sectors to realize concrete business initiatives and improve bilateral economic relations.
The business dialogue featured presentations by Russian and Bangladeshi companies discussing their activities and potential commercial partnerships. The fifth IGC meeting aims to review ongoing cooperation and identify additional opportunities for strengthening trade, investment, and technical collaboration between Bangladesh and Russia.