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Hasina, Putin for deepening ties
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hoped the social and economic ties between Bangladesh and Russia will deepen in future.
Published : 17 Oct 2014, 11:38 AM
Updated : 17 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM
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They spoke during a dinner hosted by Italian President Giorgio Napolitano for heads of state and government attending the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Italy’s Milan on Thursday.
A message from the prime minister's press wing on Friday said Hasina and Putin hoped ASEM members would work together for the development of the two regions.
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