Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar told a joint press conference along with her Russian counterpart that Pakistan had a clear policy of extending full help and cooperation to any Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-driven peace initiative as only that could lead to a lasting solution to the problem.
Khar is visiting the Russian Federation at the invitation of her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov from Feb 7 to 10.
She held in-depth talks with Lavrov on expanding and diversifying Pakistan-Russia relations.
The two foreign ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, besides increasing cooperation in energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, science and technology.
She said there was scope for cooperation between the two countries in different areas and all aspects for improving cooperation were discussed during the meeting of the two foreign ministers.
The two sides agreed to promote and enhance bilateral relations in diverse fields, including trade, energy and people-to-people contact.
Federal Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar further said the relations between Pakistan and Russia are getting better since some years.
she said Islamabad welcomes the expression of interest by Moscow in Tharcoal project and restoration of Steel Mills.
The two countries, Khar stressed, are desirous of establishing strong bilateral economic relations, adding the two countries seek to further ties on the parliamentary level, too.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said his country can play a vital role for the peace and stability of the region. “We hail Russia’s support for Pakistan’s complete membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).”
Pakistan seeks political solution to Afghan problem: Khar
