Zardari Urges Stronger Pakistan-Russia Ties Across Key Sectors
— November 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) President Asif Ali Zardari has called for deepening Pakistan’s engagement with Russia in political, economic, technological, and defence domains.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Ambassador-designate to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Monday.
Congratulating the envoy on his appointment, the President emphasized the need to reverse the decline in bilateral trade and expand cooperation in energy, agriculture, investment, and transport.
Zardari also urged proactive diplomacy on regional issues, especially counterterrorism and connectivity, and highlighted opportunities for collaboration in higher education, research, digital technologies, and defence production.
He underscored promoting people-to-people ties through cultural exchanges, tourism, and academic scholarships, while encouraging greater engagement with Russian media and think tanks.
The President assured the envoy of full institutional support and wished him success in strengthening Pakistan-Russia relations.