Pakistan and Russia have finalized consultations to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interests, including energy, oil and gas, trade and commerce, science and technology, investment, industry, economy and agriculture.

These consultations were held on the 2nd day of 8th meeting of Inter-governmental Commission on Trade and Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation of Pakistan and Russia in Islamabad on Thursday.

Both sides have finalized the draft protocol of these meetings. This draft protocol will be agreed and signed at the plenary session of 8th Session of Inter- Governmental Commission of Pak- Russia being held tomorrow.

The aim of these consultations is to enhance the level of trade and cooperation between both states. Both sides shared satisfaction on the ongoing consultations. The Russian side opined that significant progress has been made on various areas which would ultimately pave the way for deepening and strengthening relations between Pakistan and Russia.