ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has reiterated Russia’s resolve to deepen relations with Pakistan.
In a meeting with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday, the Russian deputy prime minister characterized Pakistan-Russia relations as constructive and mutually beneficial.
Talking to the Russian delegation, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif conveyed that Pakistan considers strengthening relations with Russia as an important priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
The prime minister said that Pakistan is keen to expand trade, economic, energy, connectivity and security cooperation with Russia and added that he looks forward to welcoming Russian Mikhail Mishustin to Islamabad next month.
Shabaz Sharif recalled that he had a very fruitful discussion with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in July 2024 and conveyed his thanks to President Putin for sending the high-level delegation to discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation, Mr. Alexei Overchuk calls on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, today in Islamabad.
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 19, 2024
In the meeting, the two sides agreed to maintain regular contacts.
The prime minister also witnessed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Russia and Pakistan, which signifies the shared understanding and desire of the two Countries to further strengthen mutually advantageous cooperation in all areas of shared interest, especially trade, investment, energy, IT, agriculture, science & technology and education.
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation witness signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Pakistan and Russia to increase cooperation in different fields.
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) September 19, 2024
