FM Qureshi discusses bilateral ties with Russian, Egyptian counterparts

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

During the meeting, they discussed broader areas of mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, including trade, investment, peace and security.

The foreign minister stressed the need for translating the gradually increasing multi-dimensional partnership between the two countries into multi-faceted strategic partnership.

The two leaders also discussed the on-going efforts for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Qureshi appreciated cooperation with Russia in the field of energy and termed it as a “strong pillar” of partnership between the two countries.

Separately, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry.

The two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as efforts for strengthening meaningful cooperation in various fields.