ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen its friendly relations with the Russian Federation and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation.
The prime minister received Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and emphasized the importance of building on this momentum to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. He underscored the need to expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and investment, energy, and economic development.
The Russian Interior Minister conveyed Russia’s desire to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of shared interest. Appreciating Pakistan’s support at various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, he also highlighted the significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. He expressed his country’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to further enhance bilateral engagement.
The prime minister also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Organized Crime.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
