Tuesday, April 23, 2024
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Russia.
"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," he said in a message to the president and prime minister of Bangladesh noting that the relations will be strengthened further through joint efforts.
It has been already half a century since the ties between Moscow and Dhaka have been developing steadily in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect, said the Russian President.
"I am confident that by joint efforts we will ensure further strengthening of the constructive bilateral cooperation in various fields, which fully meets the interests of people of Russia and Bangladesh, goes in line with the promotion of regional stability and security," he said.
The Russian president wished the president and prime minister of Bangladesh sound health and success, as well as peace and prosperity to all their compatriots.
Addressing the same occasion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the further enhancement of the Bangladesh-Russia partnership fully meets the common interests of the two countries and contributes to maintaining peace and stability in Asia.
He made the remarks while congratulating his Bangladesh counterpart AK Abdul Momen on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Bangladesh.
