FM of Russia meets Chief ofArmy General Qamar Bajwa

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov had a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In which he acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere efforts in the Afghan peace process.

During the meeting, The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the foreign minister and army chief discussed matters of mutual interest including enhanced defense and security cooperation, regional security, and in particular the Afghan peace process.

The foreign minister said Pakistan and Russia’s relations were on a positive orbit and would continue to develop in multiple domains.

H.E Mr Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including enhanced defence & security cooperation, regional security, particularly Afghan Peace Process were discussed. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/uQeyFzAJz5

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) April 7, 2021

Therefore, The foreign minister of Russia is paying an official two-day visit — 6-7 April to Pakistan. His engagements consist of meeting top officials, including Prime Minister Imran Khan and Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi, among others.