Russia can be important source of foodgrains, energy: Iftekhar
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury has said Russia could be an important source of foodgrains and energy, reports UNB.
"Russia can be an important source of foodgrains and energy at a time when we need both," Iftekhar told journalists after a meeting with Charge d' Affaires of Russia in Dhaka Vladimir Dzhunkovskiy at the Foreign Ministry today (Tuesday).
The Foreign Adviser apprised the Russian envoy about the measures being taken by the government in the wake of the devastating floods.
They also discussed various issues that may come up during the Adviser's visit to Russia next month.
The Russian diplomat said, "This will be a very fruitful and ground-breaking visit that will bring the two countries closer."
Iftekhar termed Russia a historic friend and said, "There're great benefits for both of us in developing our relations."
"Russia can be an important source of foodgrains and energy at a time when we need both," Iftekhar told journalists after a meeting with Charge d' Affaires of Russia in Dhaka Vladimir Dzhunkovskiy at the Foreign Ministry today (Tuesday).
The Foreign Adviser apprised the Russian envoy about the measures being taken by the government in the wake of the devastating floods.
They also discussed various issues that may come up during the Adviser's visit to Russia next month.
The Russian diplomat said, "This will be a very fruitful and ground-breaking visit that will bring the two countries closer."
Iftekhar termed Russia a historic friend and said, "There're great benefits for both of us in developing our relations."