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MOSCOW, Nov 18 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in Moscow following the conclusion of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meetings, with both sides undertaking a comprehensive review of bilateral ties.
The discussions covered political, economic, energy, connectivity, agricultural, industrial, educational and people-to-people cooperation, with both leaders noting the importance of strengthening collaboration through institutionalised mechanisms, a DPM’s Office news release said.
DPM Overchuk, recalling his recent visits to Pakistan, acknowledged the country’s growing potential as a regional hub for transit and connectivity. He emphasised Russia’s interest in expanding joint initiatives that support regional trade flows and infrastructure development.
Dar and Overchuk also exchanged views on major regional and global developments. They reaffirmed their commitment to closer coordination at bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Both sides expressed confidence that sustained high-level engagement would further consolidate Pakistan–Russia relations and open new avenues of cooperation in shared priority sectors.