Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), engaged in extensive discussions with Dr. Kirill Babaev of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia at the Russian Academy of Sciences, focusing on Pakistan-Russia bilateral relations as well as significant regional and global developments. This dialogue, held between prominent think-tank institutions, aims to further strengthen the evolving and multifaceted partnership between Pakistan and Russia.
During the interaction, Ambassador Mahmood and Dr. Babaev exchanged comprehensive views regarding various aspects of bilateral cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties between their institutions, emphasizing the importance of leveraging think-tank engagements to enhance understanding and alignment in policy matters.
The discussions also encompassed major regional issues, analyzing current trends and challenges that affect South Asia and Central Asia. Both participants agreed that coordination and strategic dialogue at the institutional level play a vital role in advancing mutual interests and contributing positively to regional stability and security.
Additionally, global geopolitical developments and their implications featured prominently in the conversation. Emphasis was placed on continued cooperation amid fast-changing global scenarios, with both experts highlighting the need for increased bilateral dialogue and shared perspectives on major international developments.
The ISSI and the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia at the Russian Academy of Sciences reiterated their willingness to continue regular dialogues. This reinforced collaboration seeks not only to strengthen ties between these prominent think-tanks but also to enhance strategic understanding and contribute constructively to the broader partnership between Pakistan and Russia.
