She stated that this would facilitate a better exchange of parliamentary delegations and help to further strengthen cooperation in various fields such as socioeconomic, educational, agricultural, energy, and cultural. Hasina made this proposal during a meeting with Valentina I Matvienko, the Chairperson of the Council of Federation of Federal Assembly of Russia, at the Council of Federation building in Moscow. Following the hour-long meeting, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Bijan Lal Dev briefed reporters on the discussions. Hasina also mentioned the potential for collaboration between Bangladesh and Russia on counter-terrorism, and expressed gratitude for Russia's support during Bangladesh's Liberation War and post-independence development efforts. She emphasized Bangladesh's role as a connecting hub between Eastern Asia and Western countries, aiming to promote peace in the region. Matvienko, the highest-ranking female politician in Russia, agreed to cooperate with Bangladesh on counter-terrorism and praised Hasina's leadership. Both leaders agreed to address the impact of climate change together. Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, State Minister for Science and Technology Yeafesh Osman, and AKM Rahmatullah MP were also present at the meeting. Hasina's visit to Russia, the first by a Bangladesh Prime Minister since 1972, resulted in the signing of six memorandums of understanding and three deals, including the financing of a nuclear power plant in Rooppur.