Pak, Russia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan meeting held in Moscow

[Omar1984]

Pak, Russia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan meeting held in Moscow ​

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): In pursuance of the decision taken during the Sochi Quadrilateral Summit between the Heads of the States of Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan, the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign trade and economic activity was held in Moscow on Friday.The meeting was chaired by Elvira Nabiullina, Minister for Economic Development and Foreign Trade of Russian Federation, says a press release received from Moscow.

Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim, Minister for Commerce of Pakistan represented Pakistan in the quadrilateral meeting. A. H. Arandival, from Afghanistan and F. M. Hamraliev from Tajikistan represented their Ministries.

Among other issues Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim, Minister for Commerce of Pakistan highlighted the need for development of energy resources of Pakistan with technical assistance of the Russian Federation.

The Pakistani Commerce Minister also emphasized on the need of rail and road transport network in the region for development in general and promotion of trade in particular.

The quadrilateral meeting also brought up the need for future cooperation in the field of investment, business to business and peoples to peoples contact.

The meeting also decided to set up a permanent mechanism for future consultation for economic cooperation for development between the four countries.

Elvira Nabiullina appreciated Pakistan’s view point presented in the meeting.

The joint statement at the end of the meeting highlighted the need for assistance by international financial and economic institutions for smooth execution of economic development projects between the four countries including energy development, rail and road network and oil and gas exploration.

It was also decided that the next such meeting will be held between the four Trade Ministers in 2011 at a venue to be decided through diplomatic channels.

 

[Omar1984]

Tajikistan to provide energy, power to Pakistan ​

ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): During the first session of quadrilateral meeting on trade and economics held in Moscow, Tajikistan showed an interest to provide energy and power to Pakistan.The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim, E.S Nabuillina Minister for Foreign Trade and Economic of Russian Federation, F.M Hamraliev Minister of Trade and Economic of Tajikistan and A.H Argandival Minister of Trade and Commerce of Afghanistan.The ministers agreed to form a joint working group for the joint ventures of the four countries. The proposed working groups would be in the fields of energy, transportation, agriculture and food sectors, said a press release here Saturday.

Makhdoom Amin Fahim raised the issue of facilitating Pakistani businessmen for their exports to Russia, Tajikistan and other Central Asian states.

He highlighted Pakistan’s important exports like textile products, fruits, vegetables and leather garments to the Central Asian States.

All the Ministers agreed to work for stability and economic growth of the region.

Makhdoom Amin Fahim had also participated in bilateral meetings with Trade and Economic Ministers of Tajikistan, Russian Federation and Afghanistan on his arrival in Moscow.

 

[somebozo]

I hope it turns into a positive development and Afghanis particularly Pashtunns will have a years of peace and prosperity ahead!

 

[Hyde]

Our relationships with Russia are improving day by day

seems like we need to have one sticky thread for Pakistan, Russia relationships now

 

[flameboard]

Pakistan should start exporting technology. We export UAV that should be stepped up, along with other things technology related goods.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Russis played a big role in developing our Steeles sector in 70's and as a thank you we helped US in 70's so really I think the omen is on Pakistan to join Russia , as Russia generally helps its allies well

With development of their regional energy sector etc

We need to look beyond US , and clearly 70's siding with US was a big mistake - and we are paying price for it now.

 

[somebozo]

Russia was also the fool which tried to leverage releation with Pakistan in contrast to that with India which turned out a one way benefit street for India and Russians emerged as losers.

Where was their most significant ally in this confrence??