Published 8 Jun, 2026 14:25
Bangladeshi abroad Minister Khalilur Rahman and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrow in Moscow. © Sputnik / Kristina Solovjova
Bangladesh has identified the Rooppur atomic power plant, built with Russia's support, as a "minor of cooperation" between the 2 countries.
During a Monday gathering in Moscow, Bangladesh's abroad Minister Khalilur Rahman and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrow besides discussed steps to strengthen cooperation between these countries.
With Russia's support, the Rooppur project, costing $12.8 billion, entered the final phase before commercial energy production began;
In April, the process of charging fuel to the first block of the power plant is to begin.
Located about 160 km from the country's capital, Dhaki, the Rooppur facility – built by Russian energy giant Rosatom – is the first atomic power station in Bangladesh and the most costly infrastructure task in the past of this South Asian country.
Moscow besides agreed to long-term atomic fuel supply, service and spent fuel management in this power plant.
Bangladesh meets about 95% of its energy request by import.
Rahman expressed interest in Dhaki's space and atomic technologies, where he sees the possible for wider cooperation with Moscow.
" Bangladeshi workers could find employment in Russia, which is simply a key partner for our development" – he added.
Lavrow declared Moscow's support for Bangladesh's accession to the BRICS economical group as shortly as this block abolished the current suspension of the admission of fresh members.
This group counterbalances economical and geopolitical institutions led by the West.
The leaders besides discussed the issue of more than 1 million refugees from the Rohingya cultural group who fled Myanmar and are presently in Bangladesh.
The Russian abroad Minister presented Moscow's position that this issue should be resolved on a bilateral basis.
"External forces should not interfere in this process but alternatively encourage the parties to scope an agreement" – said Lavrow, adding that external entities “They are actively trying to arm forces fighting the Myanmar government utilizing extremist methods.”
In March, the Indian counter-terrorism agency arrested six Ukrainians and a U.S. citizen in connection with their alleged ties to the rebels in Myanmar and subversive activities in the northeastern region of India bordering Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Bangladesh.
Lavrow besides appreciated Dhaka's balanced stance on Ukraine's conflict.
Rahman said that a number of events will be held next year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of establishing relations between Bangladesh and Russia.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/641240-bangladesh-fm-praises-russia-build/
