ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Russia intends to cooperate with Pakistan in the energy sector, economic projects and counter terrorism and formation of inter-governmental working groups on trade, economics and countering terrorism are under consideration in this regard. Political Counsellor at the Russian Embassy, Islamabad, Andrey Shabalin said this while addresing a a round table organized by the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) on “Pakistan-Russia Strategic Dialogue” here. Andrey Shabalin has over fifteen years of experience in dealing with arms control,non-proliferation and global security issues. Andrey Shabalin, said Pakistan and Russia have taken almost the same approach on a number of issues as Improvised Explosive Devices (IED); proposed treaty on military business-operation of satellites in outer space, and proposed international code of conduct on drones operations. He further said that Russia is trying to help Pakistan in upgrading Pakistan Steel Mills, Muzzafar Garh and Guddo power projects and increasing the power generation capacity at Tarbella. Establishment of Pak-Russian Business Council and interaction between the business communities of the two states is also under consideration. Shabalin while speaking on the Syrian issue said that International law does not authorize intervention in any state even it is for humanitarian purposes. Western states stance on attacking Syria is seen as unjust by both Pakistan and Russia. Ambassador Ali Sarwar Naqvi, Executive Director at CISS, observed that the round table was the first step towards strengthened and sustainable relationship between Pakistan and Russia at the think tanks level. He further said that he hoped for a positive qualitative change in the relations of the two states in near future. MIAN ROMEEL
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:18:04 +0000
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