Russia can play role in de-escalating Indo-Pak tensions: Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari described Russia as a “key global power” and highlighted its role in promoting regional peace and stability, especially its role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Russian Federation in the Great Patriotic War at the Russian Embassy, President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in the areas of trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.

The president highlighted the growing momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and expressed confidence that recent high-level interactions between the two countries have laid a solid foundation for deeper engagement and greater understanding.

“I am confident that the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Russia will continue to grow stronger,” the president said, adding that both nations have “immense potential to expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people contacts.”