Russia, Bangladesh sign protocol to boost trade, economic cooperation

Russia and Bangladesh have signed the protocol of the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, outlining areas for further bilateral engagement and joint projects recently.

The protocol was signed by the co-chairpersons of the Russian and Bangladeshi sides following the commission's plenary session, which brought together government officials and business representatives from both countries.

The discussions covered trade and industrial cooperation, agriculture and energy, among other areas, with both sides expressing interest in strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties.

The signed document incorporates the issues discussed during the commission meeting and will serve as a guideline for further practical cooperation and implementation of joint projects.

The Russian side thanked its Bangladeshi counterparts for their cooperation during the two-day meeting and expressed hope that the agreements reached would produce tangible benefits for both countries. -UNB