ISLAMABAD: Ahead of Russian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has asserted that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia were taking a new turn and improving in the fields of economy and defense.
In a video message issued today (Tuesday), the foreign minister said that his Russian counterpart’s visit to Pakistan was vital for promoting bilateral relations. “We intend to cooperate with each other in the region,” he added.
Shah Mehmood further said both the countries want to take forward the North-South Gas pipeline project. He added that discussions will be held with the Russian counterpart on the promotion of trade.
He said Pakistan would welcome it if Russia made an investment for the revival of Pakistan Steels Mills (PSM) or other projects.
Referring to the Afghan peace process, FM Qureshi said Russia playing a key role in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. “Russia can persuade India to play a positive role in bringing peace to Afghanistan,” he added.
Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Pakistan today (Tuesday) on a two-day official, according to Foreign Ministry.
With the Afghan situation on top of the agenda, Russian FM and Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi will also discuss bilateral ties, including economic cooperation and counterterrorism and socio-economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
