Pakistan and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and other key areas, as well as enhancing coordination at multilateral forums.
The commitment was expressed by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting in Manila today, ahead of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting.
The two leaders reviewed Pakistan–Russia bilateral relations. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement in advancing the Pakistan–Russia partnership.
They also exchanged views on key regional and international developments and agreed to remain in close contact.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and President-elect of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Khalilur Rehman, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. They reviewed the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Bangladesh relations and the renewed impetus provided by the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh last year.
They reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties. They welcomed growing engagement between the two countries, including enhanced people-to-people contacts and improved connectivity following the commencement of direct flights this year, and agreed to sustain this positive trajectory.
They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.