Pakistan, Russia vow to boost trade, energy, connectivity cooperation

MANILA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) Pakistan and Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity, and other key areas, as well as enhancing coordination at multilateral forums.

The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed in a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov here, ahead of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting.

During the meeting, both leaders reviewed Pakistan–Russia bilateral relations and underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement in advancing the bilateral partnership.

Both leaders also exchanged views on key regional and international developments and agreed to remain in close contact.