President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated President-elect of Bangladesh Mohammad Shahabuddin.

In a congratulatory message to Mohammad Shahabuddin recently, the Russian President said, "Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh."

President Putin said the two countries have been maintaining traditionally friendly relations.

Read more: Russia a tested friend; no adverse impacts on existing relations: MoFA Spokesperson

"I hope that your work during the presidential tenure will promote further development of constructive cooperation between Russia and Bangladesh in various fields," said the Russian President.

He wished President-elect Shahabuddin success, sound health and well-being.

The Russian Embassy in Dhaka shared the message with media on Tuesday.