Reiterates support for normalisation of Pak-India relations; SAPM delivers PM’s letter for President Putin
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed his country’s eagerness to strengthen ties with Pakistan within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, particularly in the area of counter-terrorism, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Tuesday.
He expressed his remarks during a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi on Tuesday, who is on official visit to Russia.
Fatemi conveyed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s greetings and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in key areas including energy, trade, and regional connectivity.
He also provided a comprehensive briefing on developments in South Asia, drawing attention to Pakistan’s concerns about regional escalation risks. In particular, he highlighted the serious implications of India’s threat to disrupt the Indus Waters Treaty by declaring it in so-called “abeyance.”
During the meeting, Lavrov expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in bilateral collaboration and pointed to ongoing joint initiatives such as the development of new steel mills and critical infrastructure projects.