Dhaka, Oct 09 (V7N): Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for increased Russian investment in Bangladesh. The appeal was made today during a farewell visit by Russian Ambassador Alexander V Mantytskiy at the Chief Adviser's Tejgaon office.

During the meeting, Ambassador Mantytskiy reflected on his productive three-year tenure as the Russian Federation's ambassador to Bangladesh. He also updated the Chief Adviser on the progress of the Rooppur nuclear power plant, which is primarily funded by Russia and is expected to start generating electricity next year.

Discussions between the two officials also covered Gazprom's exploration activities in Bangladesh, Russia’s export of wheat and fertiliser, and issues related to debt repayment for the Rooppur project.

Professor Yunus expressed his appreciation for Russia's continued cooperation in the power and energy sectors, as well as its role in supplying essential commodities such as wheat and fertiliser to Bangladesh. He assured that the interim government would address payment concerns regarding the Rooppur project.

Dr. Yunus warmly welcomed Russian investment in the country, stating, "We will work together."

Senior officials, including Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and Head of SDG Affairs, and Md Abul Hasan Mridha, Director General of the Foreign Ministry, were also present during the meeting.
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