Pakistan has consistently pursued a foreign pol­icy of friendship and goodwill towards all na­tions, without harbouring aggressive inten­tions, as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Both civil and military leadership fre­quently visit friendly countries worldwide to engage with top leaders and enhance mutu­ally beneficial bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Similarly, Pakistan warmly welcomes foreign leaders, taking measures to strengthen existing ties.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Over­chuk’s recent two-day goodwill visit to Pakistan was aimed at holding discussions with senior civil and military leaders, exchanging views on further en­hancing bilateral relations, and exploring untapped sectors for cooperation.

After a warm welcome from Deputy Prime Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the visiting Russian Deputy PM, accompanied by a delegation, embarked on a hectic schedule in the federal capital. This dem­onstrated Russia’s keenness to improve existing bi­lateral relations and boost trade with Pakistan. Over­chuk was in Islamabad to explore........

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