Moscow, 26 August 2022 (TDI): The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affair of the Russian Federation, Igor Morgulov, met with the Ambassador of Pakistan, Shafqat Ali Khan, in Moscow.
The ambassador of Pakistan requested this meeting. Multiple issues were discussed on bilateral and regional agendas. Both affirmed the mutual disposition to intensify cooperation in practical areas.
On August 25, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Igor Morgulov met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Moscow, HE Shafqat Ali Khan. @ForeignOfficePk https://t.co/iMkOVVgZ2P
— Pakistan Embassy Russia (@PakinRussia) August 25, 2022
They also discussed the strengthening of foreign policy coordination on international topics of interest to Russia and Pakistan.
Previous meetings of Russian and Pakistani Officials
In July, The Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Lavrov, invited the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto, to visit Moscow. Lavrov extended the invitation during the brief informal interaction with Bilawal Bhutto during the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent.
The meeting was canceled due to unknown reasons. Bilawal met foreign ministers of all SCO member states on the sidelines except Russia and India.
Earlier this, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, visited Moscow in February 2022 for an official meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting was conducted at a critical time as hours later Russia launched an attack on Ukraine.
Read more: Imran Khan meets Vladimir Putin
Khan was the first PM to visit Russia officially in 23 years. Additionally, the Ukraine crisis overshadowed the entire meeting. The meeting mainly discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics according to reports.
Pakistan and Russia Relations
Pakistan and Russia share a complicated relationship throughout history. There have been ups and lows between the two countries. The Soviet Union, the predecessor of the Russian Federation, and Pakistan established diplomatic and bilateral relations in May 1948.
Pakistan’s position in the cold war and during the Afghan-Soviet war played a huge role in shaping the relations. In addition, Pakistan played a key role in allying to and supporting The West during this time period.
Recently, the relations have developed warmly since 2016. The Russian President congratulated Pakistan on its 75th Diamond jubilee anniversary on August 14, 2022.
Read: President of Russia felicitates on 75th anniversary of PakistanÂ
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