ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on Tuesday welcomed Albert P. Khorev, the newly appointed Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan, for his inaugural visit.
Director-General of ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood chaired the meeting, which was attended by Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) ISSI Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Director of the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) Dr. Neelum Nigar, and Research Associate at CSP-ISSI Taimur Khan.
Extending a warm welcome to the Russian envoy, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood hoped that Pakistan-Russia ties would continue to grow during his tenure.
He also underlined the Institute’s history as well as the scope of work and ISSI’s activities reinforcing closer Pakistan-Russia ties.
During the discussion, both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Russia bilateral ties, cooperation on regional matters, and collaboration in multilateral fora.
Pakistan-Russia Cooperation
Noting multiple complementarities, the two sides acknowledged the significance of exploring new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation, especially in the economic, security, trade, energy, and people-to-people domains.
The reinforcement of relations through close collaboration in forums such as SCO was underlined by Russia’s chairmanship of BRICS this year and Pakistan’s interest in BRICS membership also came under discussion.
It was also agreed to pursue activities that would help promote a closer interface between scholars, academics, and area specialists as well as think tanks in both countries to foster deeper mutual understanding and strengthen relations between Pakistan and Russia.
The meeting concluded with Ambassador Khalid Mahmood presenting the Institute’s momento to the visiting envoy on his maiden visit to ISSI and a group photograph.
Glad to welcome Russia's Amb to Pakistan, H.E. Albert P. Khorev. Both sides noted positive trajectory of bilateral relations & fruitful collaboration in multilateral arena. Emphasised importance of enhanced interface between 🇵🇰🇷🇺 academics & think-tanks as well as P2P exchanges. pic.twitter.com/rApf79EbGn
— Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (@ISSIslamabad) March 12, 2024
