Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sideline of United Nations General Assembly session in New York.
During the meeting, they discussed broader areas of mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, including trade, investment, peace and security.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stressed the need for translating the gradually increasing multi-dimensional partnership between the two countries into multi-faceted strategic partnership.
The two leaders also discussed the on-going efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
The Foreign Minister appreciated cooperation with Russia in the field of energy and termed it as a “strong pillar” of partnership between the two countries.
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Meanwhile, talking to Asia Society in New York Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan is the most affected country by the menace of terrorism.
He said our people, police and armed forces have rendered unprecedented sacrifices in war against terrorism and Pakistan suffered losses of over 125 billion dollars in this war.
The Foreign Minister said Pakistan wants peace and stability in South Asia by promoting cordial relations will all countries of the region.
