Islamabad Hosts Russia-Pakistan Roundtable: Strengthening Economic, Educational, and Cultural Ties

Islamabad: The Embassy of Russia in Islamabad hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Russia-Pakistan: Overview of the Modern Stage of Bilateral Relations,” organized in collaboration with the Consortium for Asia Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES). The event brought together over 40 representatives from universities and research institutions from various Pakistani cities, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sargodha, and Okara.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev noted the growing dynamics of the Russia-Pakistan political dialogue and the intensified contacts between the two countries’ legislative bodies. He also emphasized the steady development of cultural ties and the constructive interaction between religious organizations in Russia and Pakistan. He added that the populations of both countries were united by their commitment to traditional spiritual and moral values.

In this regard, the Ambassador confirmed Russia’s readiness to increase efforts to implement joint projects aimed at deepening cooperation between the two friendly neighboring countries within the Eurasian region.

Russian Trade Representative in Islamabad Denis Nevzorov informed the participants of the key trends in bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2025. He also presented the 16th INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition, which will take place in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on July 6–9, 2026.

Further discussions produced initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral people-to-people contacts. These initiatives included resuming direct flights between the two countries, launching joint educational programs at Russian and Pakistani universities, and translating Russian classical and modern literary works into Urdu.

The event confirmed the strong interest of the Pakistani academic and scientific communities in further enhancing dialogue with the Russian Federation and expanding economic, cultural, educational, and humanitarian ties between the citizens of the two friendly states.