President Zardari attends luncheon at Russian embassy

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday attended a luncheon at the embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad. 

Speaking at a ceremony, which was organized in Islamabad to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Russian Federation in the Great Patriotic War, Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expanding cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, technology and people-to-people exchanges. 

The president highlighted the growing momentum in Pak-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.  

Recalling his 2011 visit to Russia, President Zardari acknowledged President Putin's efforts to promote Pak-Russia friendship. He said Russia's role in promoting regional peace and stability is important, especially in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.   

The president also reaffirmed the commitment to building bridges of understanding and cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, besides the need to work together for a better future for the region and the world.