President Mohammed Shahabuddin called upon the Russian Federation to recruit more skilled and semi skilled manpower from Bangladesh and simplify the visa procedures for the Bangladeshi citizens.
Shahabuddin made this request during a meeting with newly appointed Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin who presented his credentials at Bangabhaban on Monday .
The President also highlighted the growing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Russia in various sectors, including trade and investment mentioning Russia’s ongoing support for Bangladesh’s development and urged the timely completion of the 'Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant' project.
During the meeting, the President sought greater opportunities for Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in Russia.
He also expressed the hope that Russia would continue pressing Myanmar for the repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas.
In discussing bilateral trade, President Shahabuddin acknowledged Bangladesh’s imports of agricultural products such as wheat and fertilizer from Russia and stressed the importance of collaboration to address food security challenges.
Ambassador Khozin sought the President's full cooperation during his tenure in Bangladesh.
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