Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Sheikh Hasina for her for fifth term re-election as the prime minister of Bangladesh.
A statement read, “Please accept my [Vladimir Putin] heartfelt congratulations on your [Sheikh Hasina] re-nomination to the post of the prime minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Russian-Bangladeshi relations have been traditionally developing in the spirit of friendship.
“Hopefully, your activities as the head of the government will further contribute to strengthening the constructive bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of our countries. I wish you every success, sound health and well-being.”
This is an unofficial translation of the original message.
