Bangladesh and Russia will review the state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on key regional and international issues during talks in Moscow.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov will hold the discussions during Khalilur Rahman’s three-day official visit to Russia from 7 to 9 June.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, circulated by the Russian embassy in Dhaka on Sunday, that “the political dialogue between our countries is developing steadily, regardless of the current political situation. Contacts are maintained, including at the high level.”
It added that Dr Khalilur Rahman’s visit marks his first trip to Russia in his current role, noting that he represents the new government formed after the parliamentary elections held in February this year.
The ministry said the two sides will discuss the current status and future direction of Bangladesh-Russia relations, along with regional and international issues of mutual concern.
It described Bangladesh as a longstanding partner in South Asia and said bilateral political dialogue has continued despite changing political conditions.
The visit programme also includes a meeting between the Bangladeshi foreign minister and leaders of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, cooperation between the two countries remains active in trade, energy, education and multilateral diplomacy.
Bilateral trade has consistently exceeded US$2 billion in recent years. Russia mainly exports industrial equipment, mineral fertilisers and wheat to Bangladesh, while importing ready-made garments and seafood.
The ministry also highlighted the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as the flagship project of bilateral cooperation. It said the first unit was commissioned on 28 April, while the second unit may also become operational this year.
Once fully operational, the plant is expected to generate up to 10 percent of Bangladesh’s electricity demand, according to Moscow.
Russia also noted growing cooperation in education, saying 185 scholarships have been allocated to Bangladeshi students for the 2025–26 academic year under its federal scholarship programme.
