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Dhaka: In a major development, three warships of the Russian Navy are on a visit to Bangladesh. This comes after the Chief of the Bangladesh Army visited Russia recently. According to the reports, the Russian Navy warships that have arrived in Bangladesh include Rezkiy, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov, and Pechenga. The warships arrived at Bangladesh’s Chattogram port on Monday, a port that was built with Chinese funding. The warships will remain in Bangladesh for the next four days.

Bangladesh Army Chief on Russia Visit

The arrival of these Russian warships in Bangladesh comes less than a week after Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman’s visit to Moscow. Zaman, during his visit to Russia, met both civilian and military leadership. He also toured Russian weapons manufacturing facilities. In Bangladeshi waters, the Russian warships were welcomed by the Bangladesh Navy ship BNS Khalid Bin Walid.

Russian Warships Arrive on a Goodwill Visit

According to the reports, Russian warships are currently in Bangladesh on a goodwill visit. As per New Age, the ships were welcomed by the Chief Staff Officer of the Chattogram Naval Area and senior officials of the Bangladesh Navy. The Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, along with military, air, and naval attachés and the Russian Honorary Consul in Chattogram, were also present.

A Russian delegation, including the captains of the Russian naval warships and the Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on the Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area, the Commander of the Bangladesh Fleet, and the Chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority.

What is the Purpose of the Russian Ships?

According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Navy, “The goodwill visit will further strengthen bilateral relations, facilitate the exchange of views on professional matters, and create opportunities for future training and mutual cooperation between naval officers and sailors of both countries.” The ships are scheduled to depart the country on April 16.

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