Rana Sanaullah, Russian Ambassador for bilateral cooperation in sports

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jun, 2026) Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC), Rana Sanaullah held a meeting with Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev to discuss bilateral cooperation in sports and other areas of mutual interest.

During the meeting, both sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of existing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on sports cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, said a statement issued here.

Sanaullah emphasized that collaboration in football would be advanced on a priority basis to strengthen sporting ties between the two countries.

The ambassador expressed Russia’s keen interest in benefiting from Pakistan’s experience and expertise in promoting cricket, particularly to support the development of the sport in Russia.

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The two sides also discussed expanding cooperation in the promotion of traditional and popular Russian sports.

Sanaullah noted that Russia possesses extensive experience and strong capabilities in the field of sports, making it an important partner for future collaboration.

The ambassador commended Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and stability between the United States and Iran, describing the country’s role as constructive and commendable.

Highlighting the broader scope of bilateral relations, Sanaullah said that education, culture, economy, and sports can play a vital role in bringing the people of Pakistan and Russia closer together. He added that joint efforts would continue to further expand the scope of cooperation between the two countries across multiple sectors.