President urges Russia to enhance manpower intake from Bangladesh

President Mohammed Shahabuddin called on Russia to increase the intake of skilled and semi-skilled manpower from Bangladesh and simplify visa procedure, reports UNB.

The President made this request during a meeting with newly-appointed Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin who presented his credentials at Bangabhaban Monday.

Welcoming the new ambassador, President Shahabuddin highlighted the growing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Russia in various sectors, including trade and investment.

He also said Russia's ongoing support for Bangladesh's development and urged the timely completion of the 'Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant' project.

During the meeting, the President sought greater opportunities for Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in Russia.

He also expressed the hope that Russia would continue pressing Myanmar for the repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas.

In discussing bilateral trade, President Shahabuddin acknowledged Bangladesh's imports of agricultural products such as wheat and fertiliser from Russia and stressed the importance of collaboration to address food security challenges.

Ambassador Khozin sought the President's full cooperation during his tenure in Bangladesh.

President's Military Secretary Major General Mohammad Adil Chowdhury, Press Secretary Sarwar Alam, Russian embassy minister-counsellor Ekaterina Semenova, and Foreign Secretary Jasim Uddin.