Pakistan-Russia Strengthen Ties at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin met on the sidelines of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, fostering a cordial and substantive discussion on bilateral cooperation. The meeting marked a significant milestone in Pakistan-Russia relations, building on the positive momentum of the past two decades.

Key Areas of Cooperation

The two leaders agreed to promote active communication and collaboration in:

• Commerce and Industry: Enhancing trade and investment
• Energy: Exploring opportunities for cooperation
• Connectivity: Improving transportation links
• Science and Technology: Joint research and development
• Education: Cultural and academic exchanges

Strengthening Multilateral Ties

PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude to Russia for supporting Pakistan’s application to join BRICS, a significant step towards closer international cooperation. Both nations committed to strengthening collaboration at multilateral fora, including the SCO and the United Nations.

Direct Flights and People-to-People Relations

To improve connections between Russia and Pakistan, PM Shehbaz emphasized the need for direct flights. The leaders also agreed on linguistic exchanges and cooperation among banking sectors to facilitate trade and investment.

Russian Prime Minister’s Praise

Mikhail Mishustin commended Pakistan’s outstanding preparations for the SCO Summit and expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality. He aims to take Pakistan-Russia cooperation to the next level.

This meeting underscores the growing partnership between Pakistan and Russia, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in various sectors.

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