Russia Pakistan Overview of the Modern Stage of Bilateral Relations
Report by Naeem Mahboob: The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Consortium for Asia Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES), hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Russia–Pakistan: Overview of the Modern Stage of Bilateral Relations.” The event brought together more than 40 representatives from leading universities and research institutions across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sargodha, and Okara.
In his opening remarks, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev highlighted the positive momentum in Russia–Pakistan relations, noting the growing dynamism of political dialogue and the intensification of contacts between the two countries’ legislative bodies. He underscored the steady expansion of cultural cooperation and constructive engagement between religious organizations, emphasizing that the peoples of both countries share a commitment to traditional spiritual and moral values.
The Ambassador reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to further advance joint initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation between the two friendly neighboring countries within the broader Eurasian region.
Russian Trade Representative in Islamabad Denis Nevzorov briefed participants on key trends in bilateral trade and economic cooperation in 2025. He also presented details of the 16th INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, from 6–9 July 2026, inviting Pakistani stakeholders to explore opportunities for industrial and technological collaboration.
The discussions generated several proposals to strengthen people-to-people contacts, including the resumption of direct flights between Russia and Pakistan, the launch of joint academic and educational programs at universities in both countries, and the translation of Russian classical and contemporary literature into Urdu.
The roundtable reflected the strong interest of Pakistan’s academic and scientific communities in expanding engagement with the Russian Federation and further enhancing economic, cultural, educational, and humanitarian cooperation between the two nations.
