Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Embassy of Russia in Dhaka hosted a reception on Monday on the occasion of the Diplomat's Day celebrated on February 10.

In his speech, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin explained the origins of this professional holiday, which dates back to the earliest mention of the first public foreign policy institution in Russia, known as the Ambassadorial Department, in 1549.

The head of the Russian diplomatic mission also emphasised the importance of preserving historical heritage, and underlined that Russia finds inspiration in the history of our cordial relations with friendly nations, such as Bangladesh.

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