Bangladesh wants to agree on the supply of Russian oil

Ambassador of Bangladesh to Russia Kamrul Ahsan said that his country is trying to negotiate the supply of Russian oil. The day before, protests began in Bangladesh demanding lower fuel prices.

The ambassador said that Bangladesh “is trying to draw Russia’s attention to itself.” He recalled that Russia is already helping the country with the construction of a nuclear power plant, the project is estimated at $14 billion. In addition, Gazprom has a contract for the exploration of gas fields in Bangladesh.

“We are trying to negotiate the import of Russian oil. Although I know that it falls under US sanctions. But we are open to negotiations with Russia,” Mr. Ahsan told RIA Novosti. Note that US sanctions do not prohibit third countries from buying Russian oil.

The diplomat also considers Bangladesh a promising market for Russia due to its growing population. “Bangladesh has 170 million people, although the size of the territory is small. But 17% is middle class, they can buy anything. This is 32 million people, that is, a ready market,” the ambassador said.

Yesterday, August 8, students in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, took to the streets to protest. They demanded that the authorities reduce fuel prices within 48 hours, as well as cancel the decision to increase fares in public transport. Dhaka Tribune.

In July the EU introduced the sixth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which provides for a partial embargo on Russian oil supplies. The United States, Great Britain and Canada have established a ban on the import of oil from the Russian Federation. G7 countries (Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, Japan and USA) also want by December, introduce a ceiling on oil prices from Russia.

On the purchase of Russian oil – in the material “Kommersant FM” “Oil turned to the East”.

Laura Keffer