Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming the commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral ties. The two officials also agreed to hold further discussions next week during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Ministers meeting.
During their meeting, Senator Dar and Minister Lavrov reviewed the current state of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made in recent bilateral engagements and emphasized the importance of further deepening cooperation in a range of areas of mutual interest.
The two leaders noted the significance of frequent high-level interactions, which facilitate meaningful dialogue on bilateral, regional, and global issues. They discussed the potential for expanding economic and trade cooperation, energy partnerships, and collaboration on strategic and regional stability issues.
The meeting underscored the mutual desire to establish stronger ties based on mutual respect and shared interests. Acknowledging the positive trajectory of their diplomatic engagement, both ministers confirmed they would continue their dialogue by holding further discussions at the SCO Council of Ministers meeting planned for next week.
This engagement between the top diplomats demonstrates continued efforts by both countries to foster collaborative ties and contribute positively to stability and economic cooperation in the regional arena.
