Prime
Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister
of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Dmitry Medvedev in Sochi today.
The
Prime Minister conveyed greetings from the people of Pakistan. Both the leaders
expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and
agreed to further deepen cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.The Prime
Minister of Pakistan underscored that Pakistan attached priority to its
relations with the Russian Federation. The two sides agreed to forge a long
term and multidimensional partnership between the two countries.
The
two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress made at the 5th
Meeting of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC) held in Moscow
from 28-30 November 2017. They expressed confidence that
the discussions held between the delegations of the two sides at the IGC would
lead to further deepening of cooperation in the fields of trade, energy,
education, industry, science and technology and transport. Prime Minister of
Pakistan underscored the immense potential for further cooperation between
Pakistan and Russia in the field of energy. Both the leaders also exchanged
views on the regional situation. Prime Minster of Pakistan informed his Russian
counterpart about the prevailing situation in the Indian occupied Jammu and
Kashmir and Pakistan’s efforts to resolve all outstanding issues with India
peacefully and through dialogue.
The
two Prime Ministers agreed on the need to continue efforts to promote peace and
reconciliation in Afghanistan. Both the leaders underlined the importance
of cooperating closely for promoting peace and stability in the region. Both
sides expressed satisfaction at the deepening of cooperation in the field of
defense. The Prime Minister of Pakistan extended a cordial invitation to
the Prime Minister of Russia to pay an official visit to Pakistan at his
earliest convenience. The invitation was accepted.
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