Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Consortium for Asia-Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES), Islamabad, in partnership with the Zhirinovsky University of World Civilizations, Moscow, and in collaboration with the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Islamabad, will organize the Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 from December 16 to 17 in Moscow.
The two-day forum, themed “Forging Connectivity and Exploring People-to-People Partnership for a New Era,” aims to strengthen bilateral engagement in education, culture, business, regional development, and people-to-people connectivity, according to a press release issued here on Thursday.
Reflecting the growing commitment of Pakistan and Russia to deepen cooperation under the broader vision of Eurasian connectivity, the event will bring together scholars, policymakers, academics, researchers, and business leaders from both countries.
The programme comprises four plenary sessions focusing on non-traditional security, socio-economic and business cooperation, regional connectivity, and people-to-people and youth diplomacy. Academic presentations, cultural activities, and structured networking sessions will further promote dialogue and mutual understanding.
A distinguished lineup of participants will attend the forum. Key figures include Oleg Slobotchikov, Rector of the University of World Civilizations, Russia, and Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of FUUAST, who will join online.
Keynote addresses will be delivered by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev (online).
A significant highlight of the forum will be the participation of Vladimir Chizhov, Senator and First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, reflecting high-level engagement from the Russian side. Equally notable is the participation of Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, a senior Pakistani parliamentarian and prominent foreign policy voice, underscoring the importance of parliamentary and policy dialogue between the two nations.
Other prominent speakers include Dr. Roxolana Zigon (University of World Civilizations); Dr. Maria Sultan; Prof. Dr. Shabana Fayyaz (Quaid-i-Azam University); Abdullah Farrukh, Director Pak Shaheen Group; Shehzad Sheikh, businessman; Ambassador Andrei Baklanov (former Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia); Igor V. Khalevinskiy, former diplomat; Dr. Irina Serenko (Russian Academy of Sciences); Dr. Yury Samonkin, President Eurasian Institute of Youth Initiatives; Dr. Prokhor Tebin; Leonid Seven, and several other scholars and experts from Pakistan and Russia.
The Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 represents a significant initiative to promote sustained academic collaboration, youth engagement, cultural diplomacy, and regional integration, strengthening dialogue and cooperation between the two countries within the evolving Eurasian landscape.
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