Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is keen to promote cooperation with Russia in defence, energy, narcotics control, and trade sectors.
He was speaking to Ambassador Zamir N Kabulov, Russian President’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan, who called on him at PM’s House here Wednesday.
He said that enormous commonalities existed between Pakistan and Russia on regional issues and bilateral cooperation.
The ambassador said that Vladmir Putin, President of Russia, looked forward to a productive visit to Pakistan and discussions with the Pakistani leadership on a wide range of issues. He said that visit of the Russian president would be instrumental in further enhancing bilateral and multifaceted cooperation between both countries.
The PM said that Pakistan considered Russia as a source of stability and peace both at the regional and global levels.
He said further that he was looking forward to President Putin’s visit to Pakistan, adding that the visit would help further deepen and broaden the bilateral relations.
‘Pakistan wants close ties with Russia’
