She stated that this would lead to improved exchanges of parliamentary delegations and further enhance cooperation in socioeconomic, educational, agricultural, energy, and cultural sectors. Hasina made this suggestion 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, the Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Bijan Lal Dev briefed reporters. Hasina mentioned that Bangladesh and Russia could collaborate on counter-terrorism and acknowledged Russia's support during Bangladesh's Liberation War and post-independence development. She highlighted her government's efforts to establish democracy and protect people's rights. Describing Bangladesh as a bridge between Eastern Asia and Western countries, she expressed a desire for regional peace. Matvienko, the highest-ranking female politician in Russia, agreed to work with Bangladesh on counter-terrorism and praised Hasina's leadership. The two leaders also agreed to address the impact of climate change. Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, State Minister for Science and Technology Yeafesh Osman, and AKM Rahmatullah MP were also present during the meeting. Hasina's visit to Russia marks the first official visit by a Bangladesh Prime Minister since Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's visit to the Soviet Union in 1972. During her visit, Bangladesh and Russia signed six memorandums of understanding and three agreements, including funding for a nuclear power plant in Rooppur.