Islamabad, Clear Skies Magazine: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its friendly relations with the Russian Federation and effectively utilizing existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation.
The prime minister received Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who is currently visiting Pakistan on an official visit, according to a news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and emphasized the importance of building on the progress achieved to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
He underscored the need to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and investment, energy, and economic development, to promote shared prosperity and deepen bilateral engagement.
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev conveyed Russia’s desire to further strengthen its relations with Pakistan and expand cooperation in areas of common interest.
Appreciating Pakistan’s support at various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, the Russian minister highlighted the considerable potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
He also expressed Russia’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to further enhance bilateral engagement and explore new avenues of cooperation.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strengthening Cooperation in Combating Organized Crime, marking a step towards enhanced collaboration between the two countries in addressing transnational criminal activities.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Pakistan and Russia to further developing their bilateral relations through sustained engagement and cooperation across areas of shared interest.