(Anwar Abbas) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said that we are interested in establishing railroad connectivity, trade between the two countries through cargo trucks through Iran, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan, expanding Pakistan’s fertilizer facility. Cooperation will also be discussed tomorrow.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with his delegation. Areas of multilateral bilateral cooperation including contacts were discussed.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk held a joint press conference with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, while talking to the media, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that we are happy to welcome the Russian Deputy Prime Minister to Islamabad. They are long-standing, they have come a long way, we had a deep friendly discussion today, discussed the promotion of economic cooperation, discussed various fields including trade, economy, culture, energy, mutual connection.
He further said that we are looking for a new way of cooperation in the energy sector. In July this year, the Prime Minister had a positive and constructive conversation with the Russian President. The Council Speaker of the Russian Federation will visit Pakistan next month. Discussions were held on the promotion of cooperation on various and international forums, including the United Nations and other forums including SEO, informed the Russian friends of their efforts to achieve the common goal of establishing peace in Afghanistan, clarified that freedom The expression of opinion should not cause insult to religious elders.
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The Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan said that the two countries will strengthen bilateral relations, trade and more. One-way trade is one million dollars, cooperation between the two countries in agriculture
If our neighbor can buy oil from Russia, why can’t we? There is a lot of scope for developing relations between the two countries in terms of energy, trade, agriculture, education, connectivity, energy, railways, etc.
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that we have to see together how we can increase our cooperation on energy, food security, rail route, North-South Corridor, work together on international forums on other global issues including Gaza. Yes, there is a formal procedure to become a member of BRICS, Pakistan is following this procedure, we are also interested in a new development bank, similarly we are completing other processes including a free trade agreement.
On the other hand, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said that we considered further advancing our relations, now our relations have been for more than 75 years, trade, energy, education, connectivity, business-to-business relations and others. All things discussed, on SCO soon several Heads of State will be in Islamabad for SCO, Russian Prime Minister will arrive in Islamabad to attend SCO, more talk on more broad based projects tomorrow. There will be a conversation.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister further said that we also considered the cooperation between Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union, discussed the possibilities of a free trade agreement between these 5 countries and Pakistan, trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Also discussed, we identified areas of mutual cooperation, construction of North Sao Transport Corridor was discussed.
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The Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that we are interested in establishing railway connectivity, trade between the two countries is now taking place through Iran, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan through cargo trucks. Promotion of public relations was also discussed, Pakistani and Russian companies will participate in Russia Pakistan Trade Forum in Moscow, we are also interested in teaching Russian language in Pakistan, teaching Russian language, its promotion. And discussions were also held regarding his teachers.
Alexey Overchak said that Russia will host the BRICS meeting in Kazan early this year. Countries around the world are getting attracted towards it, BRICS and SCO are twin organizations, Pakistan’s participation will be decided by consensus.
2024-09-19 09:39:03