Russia, Bangladesh discuss energy co-op

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy met with Prime Minister’s Energy Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy met a courtesy called with Prime Minister’s Energy Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury recently and discussed the prospects for the Russia-Bangladesh cooperation in the field of energy.

They also discussed on expansion of renewable energy and changed of the global economic environment.

“The interlocutors discussed the prospects for the Russian-Bangladeshi cooperation in the energy field, including renewable energy, given the global economic environment,” said a release.

The Russia expressed in continuing joint work on the projects aimed at developing the national nuclear power sector and enhancing the potential of Bangladesh gas industry.

In this regard, the high level of cooperation between the Bangladeshi side and State Atomic Energy Corporation “Rosatom” as well as “Gazprom EP International B.V.” was highlighted.