ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (Alliance News): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s eagerness to enhance trade, economic, energy, connectivity, and security cooperation with Russia during a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on Thursday.
The prime minister emphasized that strengthening relations with Russia is a key priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
He conveyed his anticipation of welcoming Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Islamabad next month and recalled his productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin in July.
DPM Overchuk reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to deepening relations with Pakistan, describing the partnership as mutually beneficial. Both sides agreed to maintain regular contact to advance bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, reflecting the shared ambition to strengthen ties in areas such as trade, investment, energy, IT, agriculture, science, technology, and education.
