Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Russia–Pakistan: Overview of the Modern Stage of Bilateral Relations,” organized in collaboration with the Consortium for Asia Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES). The event brought together more than 40 representatives from leading universities and research institutions across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sargodha, and Okara.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev highlighted the positive momentum in Russia–Pakistan political dialogue, noting intensified contacts between the legislative bodies of both countries. He also underscored the steady growth of cultural relations and constructive engagement between religious organizations, emphasizing that the peoples of Russia and Pakistan are united by shared traditional spiritual and moral values.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to further expand joint initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation between the two friendly neighboring countries within the broader Eurasian region.
Russian Trade Representative in Islamabad Denis Nevzorov briefed participants on key trends in bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2025. He also presented the 16th INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from July 6–9, 2026.
The discussion generated several proposals to strengthen people-to-people contacts, including the resumption of direct flights between the two countries, the launch of joint educational programs between Russian and Pakistani universities, and the translation of Russian classical and contemporary literary works into Urdu.
The roundtable concluded with a strong expression of interest from Pakistan’s academic and scientific communities in further enhancing dialogue with the Russian Federation and expanding economic, cultural, educational, and humanitarian cooperation between the two nations.
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