Pakistan, Russia agree to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields

Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to establish working groups to enhance cooperation in diverse fields including oil and gas and energy sectors.

The consensus was reached at the second round of talks of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Government Commission session in Islamabad on second consecutive day today.

The delegation-level talks focused on energy, oil and gas, agriculture, trade, investment, industry, education and science and technology sectors.

They also discussed cooperation in communications, postal services and railway sectors.

They reiterated the desire to advance cooperation in energy sector.

The Russian delegation stressed the need that Pakistan should accelerate its efforts in research and science and technology sectors.