Islamabad, July 14, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and Russia have agreed to work closely to further strengthen bilateral relations in all spheres. The understanding came at a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Dushanbe.

Reaffirming strong desire to enhance bilateral relations, the two Foreign Ministers reviewed implementation status of the decisions taken during the Russian Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan in April this year. The regional security situation, particularly Afghanistan also came under discussion.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi briefed his Russian counterpart on Pakistan’s constructive approach towards the Afghan peace process. Reiterating continued support, the Foreign Minister emphasized close coordination between the two countries to help achieve negotiated political settlement. The two Foreign Ministers agreed to remain in contact for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

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