Russian Deputy Foreign Minister meets Samad, Hasan Chy

The visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Grigory B Karasin, called on Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad at his office yesterday, reports UNB.

During the meeting, they exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest, including regional and international matters.

The visiting minister enquired about the investment environment in Bangladesh and termed his visit as a fruitful one.

Talking to the Russian Deputy Minister, Samad Azad said the government has ensured conducive investment environment and facilities in Bangladesh.

Later, Grigory B Karasin also met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Abul Hasan Chowdhury and exchanged views on Russian economy particularly, on private and joint venture investment opportunities.

The Bangladesh State Minister informed him of the economic and social condition of Bangladesh with particular reference to the gas and oil sector.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Evgeniy Ivanov was present.