Pakistan wants to attract more Russian investment: Envoy

Diplomatic CirclePakistan wants to attract more Russian investment: Envoy

MOSCOW, Russia: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan has said that Islamabad is interested in increasing the volume of investment from Moscow.

In a statement as reported by Eurasia Diary, the ambassador said that the bilateral trade and economic relations between Islamabad and Moscow are not satisfactory; however, he expressed hope that they will grow much closer in the future.

“There was an old legal dispute on our Soviet debt which was part of litigation in Pakistan, which prevented Russian investments in Pakistan. Last year we resolved that problem. So that problem was taken care of. So now we are ready to take off in the commercial and investment field,” Shafqat Ali said.

“We think we can invest much more in one of our top priorities in our foreign policy – strong relations with Russia,” he continued.

“And we are sure that much more can be achieved, and there are many opportunities for win-win cooperation of Pakistan and Russia in these strong relationships.”

The envoy said that Pakistan is also looking forward to extending people-to-people contacts between the two Countries.

“Particularly we want to benefit from the excellent higher education opportunities available in Russian Federation for Pakistani students,” he said. “We want more and more Pakistani students to receive higher education in Russia.”

The ambassador stressed that the development of relations with Moscow remains among Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities.

Ambassador Shafqat Ali said that Pakistan-Russia relationships are at the historically the strongest point at the moment.

“Fundamentally I would not be overstating we don’t have big problems in our relations may be some minor commercial dispute here or some issue there. It is a very friendly and deep cooperative relationship,” he said.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

Fight against terrorism requires support of all Pakistanis, believes COAS Gen Asim Munir

0
Quetta, Pakistan:  COAS Gen Asim Munir has said that the fight against terrorism requires the support of all Pakistanis.COAS highlighted that terrorism will never...
The hidden linkages among BLA, TTP, and PTI

The hidden linkages among BLA, TTP, and PTI

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Another targeted suicide bombing in Quetta (Railway Station) has confirmed again that enemies are not sitting idle and they do not miss...

The Ruling Elite Decides the Destiny of Poor Pakistanis: A Story of Dreams Lost...

0
By Maria HameedIn a small village on the periphery of Lahore, Muhammad Bota wakes up before dawn every day. His routine is as predictable...
Donald Trump gave a winning speech before the official results

Donald Trump gave a winning speech before the official results saying he will not...

0
Monitoring Desk: Thanking his children, wife, supporters, and all who stood with him, Donald Trump gave a winning address before official results were announced....
Mr Imran Khan this was you who gave extension to former COAS alone instead of other chiefs

Mr Imran Khan this was you who gave an extension to former COAS alone...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the extension (of Army chief) made institutions weaker rather than making them...
Advertisement