Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, has congratulated Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury for her re-nomination to the position.
"Please accept congratulations on your re-nomination to the position of Speaker of the Parliament of the People's Republic of Bangladesh," read the letter Matvienko sent to Shirin.
"It provides convincing evidence of your authority as a statesperson, as well as recognition of your efforts in tackling major political and socio-economic issues for the benefit of your country," said Matvienko.
The Federation Council is committed to further cooperation with the Bangladesh Parliament in a wide range of spheres, the letter also read.
"Hopefully, you will continue to apply your rich professional experience and administrative talent for strengthening bonds of partnership between the legislators of our countries," Matvienko also said.
Russian-Bangladeshi parliamentary cooperation will develop in the spirit of mutual respect and serve as an example of equal and mutually beneficial relations, she added.