ISLAMABAD: A Russian delegation comprising Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Russian Deputy Minister for Energy held a meeting with a Pakistani delegation led by Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik in Islamabad. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest during the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik said Pakistan values ties with Moscow. He stated Pak-Russia partnership in energy sector is significant. Both the sides have affirmed to work together in the area of energy and for mutual development and progress. The Russian delegation also lauded the beauty of Islamabad.
Earlier, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said that Moscow will support Pakistan’s application to join BRICS, the group of leading emerging market economies.
Overchuk is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, where he met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Army Chief General Asim Munir and other top officials.
