President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has congratulated President-elect of Bangladesh Mohammad Shahabuddin.

“Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,” Putin said in a congratulatory message to Mohammad Shahabuddin recently, according to the Russian Embassy here.

The Russian president noted that Bangladesh and Russia have been maintaining traditionally friendly relations.

“I hope that your (Mohammad Shahabuddin) work during the presidential tenure will promote further development of constructive cooperation between Russia and Bangladesh in various fields,” Putin added.

He wished President-elect Shahabuddin success, sound health and well-being.