NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York.
They discussed mutual efforts for strengthening of bilateral relations and the prevailing international and regional security situation.
Khawaja Asif expressed Pakistan’s desire for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia in diverse fields. He emphasized the need for promoting trade and economic cooperation.
Sergey Lavrov suggested that the forthcoming Intergovernmental Commission should explore concrete measures for enhancing trade, investment and energy connectivity between Russia and Pakistan.
The two leaders also had in-depth discussion on the efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
