Dhaka:Bangladesh and Russia are set to hold the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) in Dhaka on November 5-6. The meeting will emphasize trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation between the two nations.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Russian delegation will include senior officials from the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Education, and other government bodies, alongside business representatives. The discussions will cover a wide range of bilateral relations, focusing on trade, financial and banking sectors, energy, education, and ICT.
Ilya Shestakov, Head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries and Chairperson of the Russian part of the Commission, will lead the Russian delegation. The newly established Russia-Bangladesh Business Council and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry will conduct business consultations on the sidelines of the meeting.
The Intergovernmental Commission, established in 2017, serves as the primary mechanism for enhancing bilateral economic relations. The previous session of the IGC occurred in March 2023 via videoconference. The upcoming in-person meeting is expected to facilitate a constructive dialogue with the Bangladeshi government elected in February 2026 and elevate cooperation to a new level.