Moscow discusses cooperation with Dhaka amid global energy turmoil

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin on Tuesday met Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and discussed issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the Middle East.

During the meeting, they discussed Bangladesh-Russia cooperation, including interaction at the United Nations (UN), reports UNB.

Particular attention was paid to the situation in the Middle East in connection with the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, as well as assistance to Bangladesh in the context of the current global fuel and energy crisis, said the Russian Embassy in Dhaka.

Ruling out any uncertainty over the country’s energy security, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Ministries Prof Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Sunday said a midterm roadmap for energy security will be presented in the upcoming national budget.

“In the upcoming national budget, we will get a roadmap on midterm energy security. In addition, we need a clear investment plan because a roadmap alone is not enough without the necessary financing,” he told reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday, highlighting the government’s efforts to address the current energy situation.

Prof Titumir said the government is taking all necessary steps to tackle energy supply challenges.

He stressed that diversifying energy sources is essential to ensuring long-term energy security for the country.