Russia keen to help Bangladesh ensure food, energy security: Ambassador Khozin

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin has said they remain committed to partnering with Dhaka in realising its vision of a prosperous nation by contributing to the country's food and energy security, as well as cooperating internationally on a range of essential issues.

"Mutual affinity, respect and understanding define our multifaceted ties for the benefit of peoples of Russia and Bangladesh," he said in a message.

The Ambassador said Bangladesh-Russia relations have a solid basis which goes back to the early 1970's.

Warmly congratulating the friendly Bangladeshi people on Independence Day, the Russian Ambassador said the chequered history of Bangladesh is full of amasing acts of resilience and patriotism of the Bangladeshi people.

"Over more than half a century, your country has gone through fundamental political, economic and social changes," he said.

Today, Ambassador Khozin said, Bangladesh has become a role model in the Global South in combating poverty reduction and climate change, promoting education and women's empowerment, contributing to regional connectivity and respectful dialogue in the global arena.