MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed his country’s eagerness to strengthen ties with Pakistan within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), particularly in the area of counter-terrorism, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday.
The Russian top diplomat made these remarks during the meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi, this afternoon.
Duirn the meeting, the SAPM conveyed the Prime Minister’s warm greetings and reiterated the Pakistani leadership’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Russia across various sectors, including energy, connectivity, and trade.
The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that Fatemi also provided a detailed briefing on recent developments in South Asia, outlining Pakistan’s concerns regarding regional escalation risks.
“In particular, he highlighted the serious implications of India’s threat to disrupt the Indus Waters Treaty by declaring it in so-called abeyance,” the statement said.
Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed satisfaction with the steady growth in bilateral cooperation, underscoring key collaborative projects such as the establishment of new Steel Mills and critical connectivity initiatives.
Regarding Pakistan-India relations, Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasized “Russia’s support for the normalization of ties between the two countries, noting its positive impact on regional stability.”
Before concluding the meeting, the SAPM hand-delivered a letter from Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to President Vladimir Putin.
