SAPM Fatemi delivers PM's letter to President Putin in meeting with Russian FM Lavrov
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs and Minister of State, Syed Tariq Fatemi, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday as he began his official visit to the Russian Federation, the Foreign Office said.
During the meeting, the SAPM conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's warm greetings and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation with Russia in key areas, including energy, trade, and regional connectivity.
Fatemi also briefed the Russian foreign minister on recent developments in South Asia, expressing Pakistan's concerns over regional instability.
High-level delegations to visit world capitals from Jun 2 to project Pakistan's stance on Indian aggression
He specifically highlighted India's threat to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a move with serious implications for regional peace and water security.
Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed satisfaction over the steady growth in Pakistan-Russia ties and welcomed ongoing joint initiatives, including the development of new steel mills and connectivity infrastructure.
He reaffirmed Russia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Pakistan under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), especially in counter-terrorism efforts.
Commenting on Pakistan-India relations, Lavrov underscored Russia's consistent support for the normalisation of ties between the two South Asian neighbours, noting that improved relations would contribute to regional stability.
The meeting concluded with SAPM Fatemi delivering a letter from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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