Russia to assist Pakistan in defence and counter terrorism: Russian officials
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ISLAMABAD - Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav V Volodin congratulated Pakistan National Assembly speaker Ayaz Sadiq on holding the conference in Pakistan devoted to connectivity and fight against terrorism with the participation of Iran, China, Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
He also appreciated the best arrangements made in connection with Speakers’ Conference.
Russian Chairman said Pak-Russia cooperation was highly central for tackling regional challenges including terrorism, drug trafficking and regional stability.
He said drug trafficking was a major threat and needed joint efforts in this regard to save the future of our coming generations.
He said Russia attached immense importance to its relations with Pakistan and assured that Russia was ready to assist Pakistan in diverse fields including agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, defense and education.
He underlined the need for diversification of bilateral relations and effective collaboration on various international forums.
He informed the speaker that Russian legislature was also keen to cement its ties with Parliament of Pakistan.
He also appreciated the best arrangements made in connection with Speakers’ Conference.
Russian Chairman said Pak-Russia cooperation was highly central for tackling regional challenges including terrorism, drug trafficking and regional stability.
He said drug trafficking was a major threat and needed joint efforts in this regard to save the future of our coming generations.
He said Russia attached immense importance to its relations with Pakistan and assured that Russia was ready to assist Pakistan in diverse fields including agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, defense and education.
He underlined the need for diversification of bilateral relations and effective collaboration on various international forums.
He informed the speaker that Russian legislature was also keen to cement its ties with Parliament of Pakistan.
He thanked the speaker for warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their stay in Islamabad.