Russia keen to expands its relations with Pakistan: Sergey Lavrov

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Pakistan and Russia have agreed to enhance cooperation in diverse fields to the benefit of the people of two countries.

The understanding came at a meeting between Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Friday.

Sergey Lavrov said Russia is keen to expand its relations with Pakistan since close cooperation between the two countries would not only benefit the two countries but also help bring stability and prosperity in the region.

Sartaj Aziz said there is also a consensus in Pakistan for improving relations with Russia.

He said the Prime Minister has a new vision for Pakistan. It is based on creating economic partnerships with nations. He said Pakistan, therefore, wants to develop a multidimensional relationship with Russia in the fields of trade, energy, infrastructure development, defence and culture.

During the meeting, situation in Afghanistan, cooperation in the efforts against extremism and terrorism, drugs control, and situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Iraq, were also discussed.

Radio Pakistan