Dhaka, Moscow discuss joint venture in shipbuilding industry

Bangladesh and Russia have discussed the possibility of joint venture initiatives in shipbuilding industry for the production of medium sized vessels and fishing trawlers, reports UNB.
The issue came up for discussions when Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali met Governor of Leningrad Oblast Alexander Drozdenko on Saturday at the Governor Mansion in St. Petersburg.
The governor briefed the foreign minister on the growing economic importance of St Petersburg as the trade and transit hub of the eastern and western parts of the entire Europe, according to the foreign ministry here.
Regarding trade, Foreign Minister Ali said Bangladeshi export items like pharmaceuticals, ocean-going vessels, leather goods and tea, especially organic tea, potato and fragrant rice are quite popular in the different European countries and foresees good potential in Russia as well.
The governor particularly expressed his desire to recruit skilled professionals, particularly medical doctors from Bangladesh.
Citing historic value of St. Petersburg's architectural beauty and its role as a major port city of Russia, Foreign Minister Ali proposed to make Chittagong as twining city.
He further invited the Governor to visit Bangladesh, along a business delegation, which the Governor cordially accepted.
Earlier on Friday, Foreign Minister Ali visited Russian Joint Stock Company Gazprom's headquarters in Moscow and met with its Chairman Alexey Miller.
He was accompanied by the Bangladesh Ambassador in Moscow Dr Saiful Hoque, Energy and Mineral Resources Secretary Nazimuddin Chowdhury, the DG (Europe) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other members of his delegation.
Miller said the involvement of Gazprom in Bangladesh is very low which is not commensurate with its prodigious operation across the globe.
He urged Bangladesh side to explore other commercial involvement with Gazprom not only in exploration but also in production and distribution, LNG supply and terminal construction, pipeline laying etc. Miller mentioned the importance of having MoU to envisage the cooperation in this regard.
Bangladesh Energy Secretary Chowdhury acknowledged the necessity for concluding the MoU on Cooperation in Energy Sector between the governments of the two countries, and said the draft proposed is at final stage of consideration and could be signed in the future.
At the beginning, the Gazprom Chairman greeted the Foreign Minister with the warm wishes for the Bengali New Year 1424!
He highlighted Prime Minister's personal confidence on Gazprom's mission in Bangladesh which is evidenced by its rapid involvement in 15 gas wells with ostensible successes.

Dhaka, Moscow discuss joint venture in shipbuilding industry

Bangladesh and Russia have discussed the possibility of joint venture initiatives in shipbuilding industry for the production of medium sized vessels and fishing trawlers, reports UNB. The issue came up for discussions when Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali met Governor of Leningrad Oblast Alexander Drozdenko on Saturday at the Governor Mansion in St. Petersburg. The governor briefed the foreign minister on the growing economic importance of St Petersburg as the trade and transit hub of the eastern and western parts of the entire Europe, according to the foreign ministry here. Regarding trade, Foreign Minister Ali said Bangladeshi export items like pharmaceuticals, ocean-going vessels, leather goods and tea, especially organic tea, potato and fragrant rice are quite popular in the different European countries and foresees good potential in Russia as well. The governor particularly expressed his desire to recruit skilled professionals, particularly medical doctors from Bangladesh. Citing historic value of St. Petersburgs architectural beauty and its role as a major port city of Russia, Foreign Minister Ali proposed to make Chittagong as twining city. He further invited the Governor to visit Bangladesh, along a business delegation, which the Governor cordially accepted. Earlier on Friday, Foreign Minister Ali visited Russian Joint Stock Company Gazproms headquarters in Moscow and met with its Chairman Alexey Miller. He was accompanied by the Bangladesh Ambassador in Moscow Dr Saiful Hoque, Energy and Mineral Resources Secretary Nazimuddin Chowdhury, the DG (Europe) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other members of his delegation. Miller said the involvement of Gazprom in Bangladesh is verylow which is not commensurate with its prodigious operation acrossthe globe. He urged Bangladesh side to explore other commercial involvement with Gazprom not only in exploration but also in production and distribution, LNG supply and terminal construction, pipeline laying etc. Miller mentioned the importance of having MoU to envisage the cooperation in this regard. Bangladesh Energy Secretary Chowdhury acknowledged the necessity for concluding the MoU on Cooperation in Energy Sector between the governments of the two countries, and said the draft proposed is at final stage of consideration and could be signed in the future. At the beginning, the Gazprom Chairman greeted the Foreign Minister with the warm wishes for the Bengali New Year 1424! He highlighted Prime Ministers personal confidence on Gazproms mission in Bangladesh which is evidenced by its rapid involvement in 15 gas wells with ostensible successes.