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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):The Consortium for Asia-Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES), Islamabad, in partnership with the Zhirinovsky University of World Civilizations, Moscow, and in collaboration with the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Islamabad, will organize the Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 on December 16–17 in Moscow.
The two-day forum, to be held under the theme “Forging Connectivity and Exploring People-to-People Partnership for a New Era,” aims to strengthen bilateral engagement in education, culture, business, regional development, and people-to-people connectivity, according to a press release issued here on Thursday.
The forum reflects the growing commitment of both nations to expand cooperation under the broader vision of Eurasian connectivity. The event will bring together scholars, policymakers, academics, researchers, and business leaders from Pakistan and Russia.
The programme features four plenary sessions covering non-traditional security, socio-economic and business cooperation, regional connectivity, and people-to-people and youth diplomacy. Academic presentations, cultural activities, and structured networking sessions will further promote dialogue and mutual understanding.
A distinguished line-up of participants will attend the forum. Key figures include Oleg Slobotchikov, Rector of the University of World Civilizations, Russia, and Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of FUUAST, who will join online.
The keynote addresses will be delivered by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev (online).
A special highlight of the Forum will be the participation of Vladimir Chizhov, Senator and First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, whose presence reflects the high-level engagement from the Russian side. Equally notable will be the participation of Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, a senior Pakistani parliamentarian and a leading voice on foreign policy and regional affairs, underscoring the importance of parliamentary and policy dialogue between the two countries.
Other prominent speakers and participants include Dr. Roxolana Zigon, University of World Civilizations; Dr. Maria Sultan; Prof. Dr. Shabana Fayyaz, Quaid-i-Azam University; Abdullah Farrukh, Director, Pak Shaheen Group; Shehzad Sheikh, businessman; Ambassador Andrei Baklanov, former Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Igor V. Khalevinskiy, former diplomat; Dr. Irina Serenko, Russian Academy of Sciences; Dr. Yury Samonkin, President, Eurasian Institute of Youth Initiatives; Dr. Prokhor Tebin; and Leonid Seven, along with other renowned scholars and experts from Pakistan and Russia.
The Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 represents an important initiative to promote sustained academic collaboration, enhanced youth engagement, cultural diplomacy, and regional integration, and to further strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Russia within the evolving Eurasian landscape.