Times of Islamabad

Russia to support Pakistan in economic challenges: Ambassador hints at renewed pledge

Russia to support Pakistan in economic challenges: Ambassador hints at renewed pledge

KARACHI: Ambassador of Russia, Mr. Alexey Dedov has expressed Russiandesire to enhance economic ties with Pakistan.

He called on Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor’s House here on Friday.

The Consul General of Russia Dr. Aleksandar Khozin was also present on theoccasion.

The Ambassador of Russia remained with the Governor Sindh for sometime anddiscussed matters pertaining to mutual interests particularly onpartnership in economy, trade and finance.

The Ambassador said that Russia welcomes the determination of PakistaniGovernment to promptly respond to economic challenges of the Country andenergy crisis.

“Our companies are ready to render their services, besides others, inmineral exploration and personnel training for oil and gas Industries ofPakistan”, he added.

Imran Ismail appreciated the gesture of the Russian government and assuredthe Ambassador of maximum possible coordination and cooperation in thisregard.