MOSCOW: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has emphasized the need for strengthening defence cooperation with the Russian Federation.
He expressed this desire during meeting with his Russian counter in Moscow. The minister expressed the hope that this visit would further strengthen the enhancing defence
relations between the two c
ountries.
He stated that Russia is an
important country and Pakistan regard
s its growing power as a positive development for strategic stability in multi polar world. He said that Pakistan acknowle
dges Russia’s role in global as well as regional affairs.
He mentioned that agreement on military technical cooperation would further enhance the
relations between the two c
ountries. The federal minister stated that there is a need to encourage and enhance Russian Navy participation in joint exercises with Pakistan Navy.
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