Danila Ganich, the Ambassador representing the Russian Federation, hasexpressed a desire for the establishment of an autonomous payment systembetween Pakistan and Russia to enhance their trade relations. Thisaspiration was shared during his participation in a seminar titled’Pakistan-Russia Relations and the Way Ahead,’ organized by the IslamabadPolicy Research Institute (IPRI) as part of the ‘Diplomatic Reflections’forum.
During this event, Ambassador Ganich delved into various topics, includingthe Ukraine-Russia conflict, the state of bilateral ties between Pakistanand Russia, and regional issues of significance.
In regard to the bilateral relations with Pakistan, Ambassador Ganichhighlighted the robust communication and cooperation existing at alllevels. He emphasized the growing understanding and collaboration inpolitical, military, and commercial spheres.
Furthermore, he acknowledged Russia’s support for Pakistan in addressingthe issue of Islamophobia, emphasizing the importance of respecting allreligions. He criticized Western advocacy for unrestricted freedom ofspeech, especially when it leads to societal polarization.
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Ambassador Ganich also expressed Russia’s solidarity with Pakistan incombating terrorism, recognizing the significant sacrifices the country hasmade with approximately 80,000 casualties during the war on terror.Additionally, he mentioned the continuation of military exercises betweenthe two nations, referred to as ‘Friendship,’ with plans for an upcomingepisode next year.
Furthermore, Ambassador Ganich revealed Russia’s willingness to supply oilto Pakistan, highlighting that while the country is under sanctions,negotiations are conducted confidentially and terms are agreed upon byindependent commercial entities
