Pakistan, Russia Vow to Boost Trade, Investment and Connectivity

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties.

The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, particularly in trade, investment and regional connectivity.

Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of building on the positive momentum generated by recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. Sustained follow-up on these engagements was highlighted as essential to translating diplomatic contacts into concrete progress in bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan and Russia have been seeking to broaden their engagement across economic and connectivity-related areas, with trade and investment remaining key areas of mutual interest.

The emphasis on connectivity also reflects the importance of strengthening regional economic links and exploring opportunities that can facilitate trade and investment between Pakistan, Russia and other regional markets.

The meeting also underlined the need for continued diplomatic coordination and follow-up to ensure that recent high-level interactions contribute to practical outcomes.