Russia has indicated the possibility of offering  a floating nuclear power plant unit to Bangladesh as the two countries  explored future cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies and long-term  energy security. The proposal came during a meeting between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur  Rahman and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev in Moscow on June 9,  held on the sidelines of the foreign minister's three-day official visit to  Russia, said a foreign ministry's press release today.  The two sides discussed Bangladesh-Russia cooperation in the nuclear energy  sector, with particular focus on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) and  future energy collaboration. Referring to discussions held earlier between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman  and the Rosatom chief, Dr Khalilur sought information on the technical and  economic aspects of small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of Bangladesh's  efforts to build a diversified and resilient energy mix. In response, Likhachev indicated that Russia could offer Bangladesh a  floating nuclear power plant unit, opening a new avenue for cooperation in  the country's future energy development. The foreign minister described the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant as one of the  most significant pillars of Bangladesh-Russia relations and underscored its  importance in strengthening the country's energy security and macroeconomic  resilience. He noted that nuclear fuel loading at Unit-1 of the plant was successfully  completed in May this year and requested continued technical coordination  from the Russian side for synchronization of the unit with the national grid  and its subsequent commercial operation. Russian officials assured that the synchronization and commissioning process  would be completed shortly. Rosatom also informed the Bangladesh side that Unit-2 of the country's first  nuclear power plant is expected to become operational by next summer. The meeting further discussed expanding cooperation in human resource  development for Bangladesh's growing nuclear sector. Dr Khalilur emphasized the need to build a new generation of Bangladeshi  nuclear professionals in reactor engineering, plant operations and regulatory  governance to ensure the smooth implementation and maintenance of the  country's flagship nuclear project. He also stressed the importance of equipping Bangladeshi experts with skills  that would enable them to contribute to similar projects abroad in the  future. Likhachev responded positively and assured that Rosatom would take steps to  strengthen cooperation in training and professional development. Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir was present at the  meeting. Dr Khalilur Rahman visited Russia from June 7 to 9 at the invitation of  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.