Bangladesh, Russia sign protocol of 5th IGC meeting

The Russia-Bangladesh Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation continued its work with a series of constructive discussions on 6 November. 

The day was marked by the plenary session of the IGC, which brought together governmental officials and representatives of business communities of both countries, according to a press release.

Trade and industrial cooperation, agriculture and energy were among the key issues discussed during the consultations. 

Both sides agreed that the session demonstrated strong mutual interest in the sustainable development of bilateral trade and economic ties.

The day culminated in the signing of the protocol of the commission’s fifth meeting. 

The document was signed by the co-chairpersons of the Russian and Bangladeshi sections of the IGC. It covered all aspects of bilateral relations discussed at the meeting and will serve as a guideline for further practical cooperation and the implementation of joint projects.

The Russian side thanked the Bangladeshi partners for their effective cooperation and hoped that the agreements made during the IGC meeting would bring tangible results for the benefit of the two countries.