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The meeting emphasised on finding a way for a long-term agreement between the two countries for importing fertiliser from Russia.

It also discussed an agreement signed between the two countries on importing 3 lakh tonnes of wheat from Russia.

Lavrov assured the PM of extending cooperation in meeting Bangladesh’s energy demand.

The Russian minister reached Dhaka on Thursday evening on a two-day visit. The same evening, he held a meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart AK Abdul Momen.

Earlier yesterday, Lavrov paid homage to the memories of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhanmondi.

After visiting the museum, he wrote in the visitor’s book, “Glad to visit the memorial museum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh. We remember his key role as a fighter for independence of his nation.

“The Soviet Union provided support to his fight and was one of the first countries to recognise Bangladesh. We cherish our common history and foundation of friendly mutually beneficial relations between our countries established by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” Lavrov said.

He left for New Delhi in the afternoon to attend the G-20 Summit. Minister for Science and Technology Yeafesh Osman saw him off at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:20pm.