PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today had a cordial and substantive meeting with the PM of the Russian Federation, Mr. Mikhail Mishustin, at the Prime Minister’s House, at the margins of the 23rd SCO CHG meeting.
The Prime Ministers discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation and noted the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations over the last two decades. They agreed to pursue robust dialogue and cooperation in the areas of trade, industry, energy, connectivity, science, technology, and education.
PM Shehbaz Sharif fondly recalled his first foreign visit to Moscow, expressing a desire to transform these warm memories into a lasting friendship with Russia. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening political, economic, and defense ties with the Russian Federation. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He also thanked Russia for supporting Pakistan’s BRICS membership bid, marking a step toward deeper collaboration on the global stage.
The PM recalled his productive meeting with President Vladimir Putin in July this year in Astana, during which they agreed to meaningfully enhance the two countries. He also emphasized the need to direct the for Russiassia and Pakistan for enhanced connectivity between the two countries.
The Russian Prime Minister appreciated Pakistan’s remarkable arrangements for the 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting. He also thanked the Government and the people of Pakistan for the warm welcome and exemplary hospitality extended to him and the Russian delegation. He expressed his desire to further bolster the existing cooperation between Russia and Pakistan to the next level.
The two Prime Ministers agreed to maintain close cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Both leaders also agreed on lingual exchanges between the two countries to enhance people-to-people relations and increase cooperation among the banking sectors of the two countries to facilitate trade and investment.
