ISLAMABAD: 28 Feb 2025 – Russian First Deputy Minister For Energy Pavel Sorokin called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The prime minister said Pakistan was desirous of further strengthening relations with Russia.
“We want to further promote diplomatic, trade and investment ties,” he said adding his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit was very productive. He reiterated invitation to the President of Russia for a visit to Pakistan.
He said Pakistan and Russia had great capacity to further cooperation in energy and other sectors. The Russian Minister for Energy said Russia was desirous of improving relations with Pakistan in the field of energy.
The delegation expressed the desire to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in the energy sector. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Pakistan is too desirous of strengthening its relations with Russia.
He said Pakistan is eager to further increase its coordination with the Russian Federation in diplomacy, trade and investment fields.
Shehbaz Sharif recalled that his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana, remained productive. He also reiterated his invitation to Russian President to visit Pakistan.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan and Russia have immense potential for cooperation in the energy sector and other fields.
The Russian First Deputy Minister of Energy thanked the Government of Pakistan for the excellent hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Federal Minister for Petroleum Musadiq Malik, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Leghari, Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatimi, Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jamil Ahmed and high-level officials attended the meeting.
