ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov where the two emphasised on enhanced bilateral relations between the two countries.
“Pakistan attaches special importance to its bilateral relations with Russia,” said FM Qureshi. “Strengthening of these ties, after a period of time, is welcome news,” he added.
Qureshi said Pakistan aims to promote cooperation with Russia in multilateral fields, adding that Lavrov’s recent visit to Pakistan cemented ties between the two countries.
“During the Russian foreign minister’s trip, various regional and global issues came under discussion,” said Qureshi.
The Pakistani foreign minister told his counterpart that Islamabad attached great importance to the signing of the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline project, adding that both countries will soon initiate the project to enhance their cooperation in the energy sector.
Qureshi said Russia’s decision to lift the rice import ban on Pakistan is a welcome decision, thanking Lavrov for facilitating Islamabad.
The foreign minister reminded Lavrov that Pakistan desired the early delivery of 5mn doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.
