Pakistan and Russia have pledged to strengthen their economic ties and regional connectivity, following a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad. The commitment was highlighted during the two-day official visit of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, who met with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
During his visit, Overchuk discussed a range of bilateral cooperation areas, including agriculture, food security, business, education, railways, and science and technology. Both countries emphasized the importance of fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and enhancing people-to-people and business-to-business connections.
President Zardari stressed the need to explore barter trade possibilities and improve connectivity between the two nations. He called for easing visa regulations and increasing direct flights and railway links to facilitate better economic and social interactions. The potential for joint ventures in agriculture was also highlighted as a significant area for cooperation.
In addition to these discussions, Zardari announced that a 75-member Pakistani business delegation would visit Russia in October to explore business and economic opportunities. Overchuk welcomed this development and expressed Russia’s eagerness to enhance collaboration in food security, science and technology, and other key sectors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also underscored Pakistan’s desire to expand trade, economic, energy, connectivity, and security cooperation with Russia. He described the strengthening of relations with Russia as a priority in Pakistan’s foreign policy. Sharif expressed anticipation for the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Islamabad next month and reflected on his productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin earlier in the year.
Overchuk acknowledged Pakistan’s warm reception and reiterated Russia’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations. He characterized the relationship between the two countries as constructive and mutually beneficial. During the visit, an MoU was signed, underscoring the shared commitment to enhance cooperation across various sectors including trade, investment, energy, IT, agriculture, science and technology, and education.
The meetings also involved discussions with key Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to explore further bilateral cooperation. Overchuk’s visit represents a significant step in the ongoing efforts to fortify Pakistan-Russia relations and expand collaborative opportunities.
Pakistanand Russia Commit to Enhancing Economic Ties and Regional Connectivity
Pakistan and Russia have pledged to strengthen their economic ties and regional connectivity, following a series of high-level meetings in Islamabad. The commitment was highlighted during the two-day official visit of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, who met with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
During his visit, Overchuk discussed a range of bilateral cooperation areas, including agriculture, food security, business, education, railways, and science and technology. Both countries emphasized the importance of fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and enhancing people-to-people and business-to-business connections.
President Zardari stressed the need to explore barter trade possibilities and improve connectivity between the two nations. He called for easing visa regulations and increasing direct flights and railway links to facilitate better economic and social interactions. The potential for joint ventures in agriculture was also highlighted as a significant area for cooperation.
In addition to these discussions, Zardari announced that a 75-member Pakistani business delegation would visit Russia in October to explore business and economic opportunities. Overchuk welcomed this development and expressed Russia’s eagerness to enhance collaboration in food security, science and technology, and other key sectors.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also underscored Pakistan’s desire to expand trade, economic, energy, connectivity, and security cooperation with Russia. He described the strengthening of relations with Russia as a priority in Pakistan’s foreign policy. Sharif expressed anticipation for the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Islamabad next month and reflected on his productive discussions with President Vladimir Putin earlier in the year.
Overchuk acknowledged Pakistan’s warm reception and reiterated Russia’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations. He characterized the relationship between the two countries as constructive and mutually beneficial. During the visit, an MoU was signed, underscoring the shared commitment to enhance cooperation across various sectors including trade, investment, energy, IT, agriculture, science and technology, and education.
The meetings also involved discussions with key Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to explore further bilateral cooperation. Overchuk’s visit represents a significant step in the ongoing efforts to fortify Pakistan-Russia relations and expand collaborative opportunities.
