Russia seeks to bury past
Russia is keen to bury the past with Pakistan to start bilateral ties with a renewed dedication.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said this on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Moscow and Islamabad.
Sergei issued a video statement emphasizing Russian aspiration to expand collaboration with Pakistan.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei’s statement coincides with the arrival of oil-tanker in Karachi loaded with discounted Russian crude oil.
In April, Pakistan and Russia signed an agreement wherein Pakistan received its first shipment of Russian oil on Sunday.
It marked the beginning of a pilot project aimed at evaluating the potential benefits of Russian oil for Pakistan.
“We are aware of the profound interest and respect the Pakistani people hold for Russia and President Vladimir Putin. We greatly appreciate it,” Russian foreign minister said in his video address.
First discounted Russian oil ship reaches Karachi
First discounted Russian crude oil cargo
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared the good news with the people saying that the first Russian crude oil cargo today reached Karachi.
Pakistan has purchased Russian crude oil at a discounted rate in comparison with the international market price.
“Today is a transformative day. We are moving one step at a time toward prosperity, economic growth, energy security, and affordability,” PM Shehbaz said.
He stated that the arrival of the first-ever Russian oil cargo in Pakistan was the beginning of a “new relationship between Pakistan and the Russian Federation”.
“I commend all those who remained part of this national endeavor and contributed to translating the promise of Russian oil import into reality,” the prime minister added.
