ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev has said his country and Pakistan are cooperating with each other on common issues, including counter-terrorism and anti-smuggling.
The ambassador met President Asif Ali Zardari and felicitated him on assuming the office on Thursday. The ambassador said Russia was desirous of playing its role in the economic development and prosperity of Pakistan. He said Russia wants to double the trade volume with Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, President Zardari said Pakistan is keen to promote cooperation in the fields of energy and barter trade with Russia. He called for encouraging Russian banks to start operations in Pakistan for promotion of trade.
He stressed the need to increase cooperation with Russia in the cultural sector, especially in the field of TV and films.
Congratulating Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation, Asif Ali Zardari hoped faster economic development of Russia under Putin’s leadership. President Zardari also expressed grief over the loss of 130 innocent lives in the terrorist attack in Moscow.
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