Dhaka, 16 March 2020

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Russian State Corporation for Nuclear Energy 'ROSATOM', called on Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP, at the latter's office today. During the call, they discussed the progress of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Project --- the signature initiative of Bangladesh-Russia long standing historic collaboration --- and reiterated all support for the timely implementation of the project.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister said that Russia's good gesture towards Bangladesh has been translated in its initiatives taken to help the country since the time of the War of Independence and the nuclear power plant project is the epitome of the friendship of the Russian people and its government. He expressed gratitude towards the Russian government and the people for their support and requested the Russian government to help Bangladesh to train up a pool of her own skilled nuclear scientists, engineers, maintenance and security specialists to run the power project in the future. Bangladesh Foreign Minister also stated that, as the result of recent graduation from LDC status, Bangladesh highly values the continued assistance from the Russian Federation for further economic and social development and for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
He further welcomed Bangladesh-Russia cooperation in other areas like power generation, energy exploration and trade, commerce and investment, and defence purchases.

ROSATOM DG, Alexey Likhachev reiterated his commitment to complete the first and second phase of the building the first ever Nuclear Power StationinBangladesh.He expressed satisfaction in the present trajectory of Russia-Bangladesh relations and praised the present government’s role in restoring Russia-Bangladesh collaboration.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister also requested Russian support for the repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens who are currently in camps within the territory of Bangladesh.