The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the People's Republic of Bangladesh hosted a reception in the capital today on the occasion of Russia Day. 

H.E. Mr Alexander Khozin, Ambassador of Russia to Bangladesh, addressed the audience with welcoming words. He highlighted Russia's vast natural resources, scientific potential, and cultural heriage. 

The Ambassador also emphasized Russia's independent foreign policy that aims at creating an equal and indivisible security architecture in Eurasia.

H.E. Mr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Chief Guest, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges and Ministry of Railways, also delivered a speech recalling the solid foundation Russia-Bangladesh relations stand on and expessing optimism about deepening bilatral cooperation in energy and agriculture sectors.

The event's cultural program featured a musical performance by the Moscow Russian Song Ensemble. The audience enjoyed Russian traditional songs interpreted with modern touch.

The guest performance was organized by Russian state corporation “Rosatom”, which is constructing the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh in Rooppur (Pabna District). Today, energy cooperation is a driving force of Russia-Bangladesh cooperation. The year of 2025 marks the celebration of 80 years of atomic industry in Russia - a symbol of scientific progress and solid sovereignty of the country.

The reception brought together Bangladeshi officials, representatives of diplomatic corps, media and business communities, academic circles, cultural figures, and Russian compatriots.

The guests could also view the exhibition entitled “The Images of Russian History”, which included 30 reproductions of masterpieces reflecting the milestones of the historical path of the country. 

MN/MSK