ISLAMABAD: May 1, 2018 marks the seventieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Russian Federation. In the backdrop of multiple recent developments that have seen Pakistan-Russia relations touch historic new heights, the day is being celebrated in both countries with great fervour and zeal.
The Pakistan – Russia friendship is fast evolving into a mature partnership. Relations between the two countries are today characterised by mutual trust, commonality of interests, and convergence of views on important regional and global issues. Both countries have similar stakes in durable peace and stability in their common neighbourhood, and harbour shared aspirations for regional development and prosperity.
The upward trajectory is being maintained through a sustained high level interaction through strong institutional mechanisms and cementing cooperation in diverse fields, such as trade and commerce; banking and finance; agriculture and industry ; defence and security; education and technology, as well as, energy and infrastructure development.
The two countries have also collaborated at international forums including the United Nations (UN). Russia has been a strong supporter of Pakistan’s SCO membership which affords another useful platform for close cooperation on matters of common concern.
Pakistan views Russia as an important global power, a significant development partner, and a salient contributor to regional stability. It is a mutual belief that long term multidimensional, strategic partnership between the two countries will be beneficial for the people of both Pakistan and the Russian Federation besides, contributing towards regional peace and stability.
