Pak-Russia relations are independent of any influence: FO

PakistanPak-Russia relations are independent of any influence: FO

Pak-Russia relations are independent of any influence: FO

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that relations between Pakistan and Russia are independent of any influence from any other country.

“Russia is an important country and we want to enhance relations with it in all fields of mutual interests,” the Foreign Office Spokesman Qazi Khalilullah said at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday.

The spokesman said that Pakistan and Russia relations are on an upward trajectory over the last couple of years.

Qazi Khalilullah also said that Pakistan has embarked upon a policy of constructive engagement with countries in the region and beyond.

Recently, the two countries have increased their bilateral cooperation especially in defence sector as in November last year, they signed a defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military-to-military relations.

The Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif is also currently in Russia on a three-day visit to witness the ‘Army-2015′ international military forum in Kubinka near Moscow.

General Raheel during his visit also held separate meetings with the Russian Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov and the Chairman State Duma of Russian Federation in Moscow.

During the meetings, the two sides discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation and more military exchanges to benefit from each others’ combat experience.

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

There is no harm to change strategy in Balochistan to bring the peace

There is no harm in changing strategy in Balochistan to bring peace

0
DND ReportThere is no doubt left that Quetta Railway Station's suicide bombing targeted personnel of security forces who were leaving Quetta for their homes....

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....
Advertisement