Bangladesh FM praises Russia-built nuclear plant as ‘monument of cooperation’ Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, praising the Russian-supported Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as a “monument to cooperation.” Talks also explored collaboration in space and nuclear energy, potential Bangladeshi employment in Russia, and Moscow’s support for Bangladesh joining BRICS. The Rohingya refugee crisis and the conflict in Ukraine were also discussed.

• Bangladesh views the Russian-built Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as a symbol of cooperation.
• Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and Russia discussed strengthening bilateral ties.
• Areas of potential cooperation include space and nuclear energy technologies.
• Russia supports Bangladesh’s potential membership in BRICS.
• The Rohingya refugee crisis was discussed, with Russia advocating for a bilateral resolution.
• Bangladesh and Russia will commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties next year.