She stated that this would enhance the exchange of parliamentary delegations and strengthen cooperation in various fields such as socioeconomic, educational, agricultural, energy, and cultural. Hasina made this statement during a meeting with Valentina I Matvienko, Chairperson of the Council of Federation of Federal Assembly of Russia, at the Council of Federation building in Moscow. After the hour-long meeting, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Bijan Lal Dev briefed reporters. Hasina also mentioned the possibility of Bangladesh and Russia collaborating on counter-terrorism, while acknowledging Russia's support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War and post-independence development. She emphasized Bangladesh's role as a connecting hub between Eastern Asia and Western countries, aiming to ensure regional peace. Matvienko, Russia's highest-ranking female politician, agreed to collaborate with Bangladesh on counter-terrorism and lauded Hasina's leadership. They also agreed to address the impact of climate change together. During the visit, they signed several agreements, including financing for a nuclear power plant in Rooppur.