Russia keen to strengthen Pakistan’s economy

Islamabad: The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, stated that Russia is keen to enhance cooperation in various sectors to play a significant role in strengthening Pakistan’s economy.

He emphasised that the promotion of Pak-Russia trade relations will have a positive impact on the economies of both countries. Pakistan offers vast opportunities for investment, and Russian investors are eager to invest in various sectors. He appreciated the investment-friendly measures taken by the Government of Pakistan, which are encouraging for foreign investors and will help further solidify the bilateral relations between the two countries.

He expressed these views during a meeting with the Secretary General of UBG Zafar Bakhtawari & Chairman of the Clean and Green Islamabad Movement, member of the Central Core Committee of UBG, and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari who was also accompanied. The meeting included detailed discussions on enhancing Pak-Russia economic, trade, and cultural relations.

It was also agreed during the meeting that the exchange of cultural delegations between Pakistan and Russia would not only improve relations at the public level but also promote the cultures of both nations. Furthermore, discussions were held on joint efforts to enhance the public recognition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), fostering development in the IT sector, and advancing cooperation in modern technology exchange.