Islamabad: At the beginning of his visit to the Russian Federation, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi, called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this afternoon.
The SAPM conveyed the Prime Minister’s warm greetings and reiterated the Pakistani leadership’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Russia across various sectors, including energy, connectivity, and He also provided a detailed briefing on recent developments in South Asia, outlining Pakistan’s concerns regarding regional escalation risks. In particular, he highlighted the serious implications of India’s threat to disrupt the Indus Waters Treaty by declaring it in so-called “abeyance.”
Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed satisfaction with the steady growth in bilateral cooperation, underscoring key collaborative projects such as the establishment of new Steel Mills and critical connectivity initiatives. He reaffirmed Russia’s eagerness to strengthen ties with Pakistan within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), particularly in the area of counter-terrorism.
Regarding Pakistan-India relations, Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasized Russia’s support for the normalization of ties between the two countries, noting its positive impact on regional stability.
Before concluding the meeting, the SAPM hand-delivered a letter from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to President Vladimir Putin.
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