Dhaka, Moscow ink deal on economic ties

Russia will provide all sorts of cooperation to Bangladesh for developing the country's different sectors, including trade, economy, science and technology, reports BSS.

In this regard, a protocol deal was signed on Thursday between the two friendly nations at the closing day of the three-day meeting of the delegations of the two countries at the National Economic Council (NEC) conference room at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city.

Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Monowar Ahmed and Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Ivan V Shestakov inked the agreement on behalf of their respective sides. At the meeting, the delegations of the two countries discussed on various issues, including trade, economy, electricity, energy, nuclear energy, livestock, banking, information technology and education.

At the MoU singing function, Monowar Ahmed said Russia has been providing supports to Bangladesh since the Liberation War in 1971.