Anwaarul Haq Kakar, Vladimir Putin exchange views on regional & global developments, including the evolving situation in the Middle East

Beijing, Oct 17 (SABAH): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar held a meeting on Tuesday with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, on the margins of Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation being held in Beijing.

The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation with a special focus on trade, investment and energy and expressed satisfaction with the steady expansion of Pakistan-Russia relations. They also discussed the prospects of enhancing Eurasian connectivity and Pakistan’s pivotal role in regional integration through rail, road and energy corridors.

Prime Minister Kakar stressed the need for enhanced regional integration for economic development of the entire region and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding and strengthening bilateral cooperation with Russia in the areas of trade and investment, energy, connectivity and counterterrorism.

The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the evolving situation in the Middle East.

This year, Pakistan and Russia are commemorating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.