Gazprom keen on exploring 5 more gas wells in Bhola island and inland, Bangladesh. Russia will continue to support Bangladesh: Russian Ambassador
Russia and Bangladesh have had a longstanding relationship, with the former always expressing their support for the latter’s development. Recently, Russian Ambassador Alexander Mantytskiy met with Bangladesh’s Interim Govt. Chief Adviser Dr. Md Yunus to discuss various matters, including the exploration of gas wells in Bhola island and inland.
During the meeting, Mantytskiy expressed Gazprom’s interest in exploring five more gas wells in Bhola island and inland areas in Bangladesh. He also assured that Russia will continue to support Bangladesh in various sectors. One of the key topics of discussion was the Rooppur nuclear power plant, where Mantytskiy mentioned that the construction is at its final stage and is expected to go into operation next year.
Chief Adviser Prof. Yunus, on the other hand, urged the Russian envoy to increase imports from Bangladesh in order to diversify the export market. Currently, readymade garments constitute around 90 percent of Bangladesh’s exports to Russia, and Yunus emphasized the need to explore other product categories.
Mantytskiy highlighted Russia’s role as a key economic partner of Bangladesh, mentioning the export of vital food grains and fertilizers to the country. He also expressed Russia’s interest in exporting LNG to Bangladesh, which could further strengthen the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
Overall, the meeting between the Russian Ambassador and the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh signifies the ongoing cooperation between the two nations and their commitment to enhancing economic and trade ties for mutual benefit. With promising opportunities in the energy sector and diversification of exports, the future looks bright for the partnership between Russia and Bangladesh.
