Russian envoy discusses polls, bilateral ties with Fakhrul

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy has met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed the country's latest situation, next general election, trade, investment and the potential areas for cooperation between the two friendly nations, reports UNB.

An hour-long meeting, held at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, was also attended by BNP Standing Committee and International Affairs Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Shama Obed, a member of special assistant to the BNP Chairperson's foreign affairs committee.

Briefing reporters after the meeting, Khosru said the Russian envoy inquired about the current situation in Bangladesh and the BNP's plans for resolving the ongoing crisis.

"We have made it clear that the BNP values relationships with all countries. We do not favour any particular nation or view anyone separately. Relations will be maintained with all countries, and the bond between the people of Bangladesh and Russia, as well as the bilateral relations between our two countries, will continue," he said.

The BNP leader also said they discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including trade and business. "The discussion took place in a very cordial atmosphere. We covered topics such as the relationship between the two countries, business and trade, investment, and cooperation in science, energy, and culture."