Russia keen to enhance cooperation in energy sector

Russia is keen to enhance its cooperation in Bangladesh's energy sector.

Dhaka, Aug 16 :  Russia is keen to enhance its cooperation in Bangladesh's energy sector, the country’s envoy said.

Russian ambassador Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy expressed the interest of his country while calling on State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid at his office in the ministry.

Emphasizing on the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) he said both the countries will be benefited if any contract is signed in expedited manner between the two nations on the basis of mutual consent.

He said that Russia can contribute to Bangladesh's energy security and deep-sea exploration activities.

Mentioning Russia as Bangladesh’s tested friend, Nasrul Hamid said Russia can extend its cooperation in providing training to Bangladeshi engineers.

“We can also utilise the Russian experience in our oil and gas exploration”, he added.

The state minister said the Bangladesh energy sector has been growing steadily and a safe investment environment has been created.

Investments from Russian public and private companies will be welcomed in Bangladesh, said Nasrul Hamid, reports UNB.