Pakistan, Russia look at ‘multidimensional strategic partnership’ in region

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By Kamran Yousaf
Published: May 2, 2018
ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan has offered Russia a ‘multidimensional strategic partnership’ as the two former cold-war rivals celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

“We believe that long term multidimensional strategic partnership between the two countries will be mutually beneficial for the people of Pakistan and the Russian Federation and would contribute towards regional peace and stability,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Tuesday.

In the backdrop of multiple recent developments that have seen Pakistan-Russia relations touch historic new heights, the event is being celebrated in both countries with great fervour and zeal, the statement added.

Relations between Pakistan and Russia have already seen an unprecedented improvement in recent years in the fast changing regional scenario that compelled both the countries to align themselves to protect their mutual interests.

But this is the first time that Pakistan has expressed its desire to take the relationship to the next level. The move is seen as significant and a clear shift in Pakistan’s approach seeking greater cooperation with Russia. The shift is apparently necessitated by the United States’ hardline approach towards Pakistan.

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Russia is also warming up to Pakistan given the fact that its long term ally India is now establishing strategic partnership with the US. “Pakistan-Russia friendship is fast evolving into a mature partnership,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal.

“Relations between the two countries are today characterised by mutual trust, commonality of interests, and convergence of views on important regional and global issues.

“Both countries have similar stakes in durable peace and stability in their common neighbourhood, and harbour shared aspirations for regional development and prosperity,” the spokesperson added.

He said the upward trajectory is being maintained through sustained high level interaction through strong institutional mechanisms and cementing cooperation in such diverse fields as trade and commerce, banking and finance, agriculture and industry, defence and security, education and technology, and energy and infrastructure development.

“The two countries have also collaborated closely at international forums including the UN. Russia has been a strong supporter of Pakistan’s membership of SCO [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] which affords another useful platform for close cooperation on matters of common concern,” Faisal added.

Pakistan, Russia ‘keen to expand military ties’

He said Pakistan views Russia as an important global power, a significant development partner, and a salient contributor to regional stability.

Pakistan, Russia and China appear to have developed consensus on some of the regional issues including Afghanistan. All three countries, unlike the Trump administration’s policy, want a negotiated settlement of the lingering conflict in Afghanistan.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1700256/1-pakistan-offers-russia-strategic-partnership-first-time/

 

[Kompromat]

Don't take it too fast

 

[PurpleStone]

Don't take it too fast

Why?

 

[Max]

just dont go overboard with Russia and its lackeys in ME. We should play both sides in the interests of Pakistan..

 

[Maxpane]

Good decision just balance the relations and dnt rely on one power

 

[Mr ambassador]

too late to offer partnership .

 

[Chakar The Great]

Its a good approach to counter US in the region, serves both Pakistan and China. However what Pakistan needs from Russia is economical assistance and investment.

 

[MBT 3000]

nice

 

[somebozo]

Pakistan, Russia look at ‘multidimensional strategic partnership’ in region

Foreign Office spokesperson Dr. Faisal during a press briefing. (Photo courtesy: Pakistan Foreign Office)
Updated 2 min 45 sec ago
M. ISHTIAQ
May 02, 201818:55
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• The swiftly evolving geopolitical situation in the region has led Pakistan and Russia to a historic high point in their bilateral relations.
• Relations between the two countries are today characterized by mutual trust, commonality of interests and convergence of views on important regional and global issues.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Russia relations are fast evolving into a “mature relationship” encompassing cooperation over counterterrorism, trade and defense.
“Pakistan and Russia are building new partnership amid hopes and compromises. Both states are working for full spectrum connectivity, but the security agenda has dominated the bilateral talks (so far),” analyst Qamar Cheema told Arab News.
Pakistan marked the 70th anniversary of bilateral relations with the Russian Federation on May 1, 2018, with focus on “multi-dimensional strategic partnership.”
“We believe that long-term multidimensional strategic partnership between the two countries will be mutually beneficial for the people of Pakistan and the Russian Federation and would contribute toward regional peace and stability,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Tuesday.
In April, a high-level Russian delegation, led by Sergey S. Goreslavsky, deputy general director at Russia’s RosoboronExport, and Valery Molostov, Chief Counsellor of Presidential Administration, visited Pakistan. They said that “Russia considers Pakistan as a reliable partner in South Asia and is keen to develop strong bilateral relations in all possible areas.”
On March 14, a Russian delegation led by Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Popov, along with other senior officials, met Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Lt .Gen. (Retd.) Nasser Khan Janjua and agreed that such visits always prove to be instrumental in enhancing better understanding and further strengthening of bilateral relations.
During the discussion, the Russian delegation reiterated the commitment of his government to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in all possible areas including military, defense, intelligence, security, energy and training.
“Relations between the two countries are today characterized by mutual trust, commonality of interests and convergence of views on important regional and global issues. Both countries have similar stakes in durable peace and stability in their common neighborhood, and harbor shared aspirations for regional development and prosperity,” the Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged.
The ministry said that the upward trajectory is being maintained through sustained high-level interaction through strong institutional mechanisms and cementing cooperation in trade and commerce.
The two countries have also collaborated closely at international forums, including the UN.
Russia has been a strong supporter of Pakistan’s membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), another useful platform for close cooperation on matters of common concern.
“Pakistan views Russia as an important global power, a significant development partner, and a salient contributor to regional stability,” Foreign Office spokesperson Dr. Mohammed Faisal said.
“The presence of Islamic State (Daesh) in Afghanistan is a common threat for Pakistan and Russia; both the countries believe that the US is not doing enough for regional stability and this factor has also contributed to bring Moscow and Islamabad closer,” said Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Amjad Shoaib, a security analyst, while talking to Arab News.
The hard-line US approach toward Pakistan lately pushed Islamabad to also look at Russia for its defense needs.
“Russia has sold some helicopters to Pakistan and I think Moscow is willing to sell more (military) hardware but Islamabad is assessing its defense requirement,” said Shoaib.

 

[somebozo]

SU35 Coming?

 

[Pakistani Aircraft]

too late to offer partnership .

Why? Has the date for Qiyamat been confirmed?

Pakistan is a permanent member of SCO. This bloc will only strengthen day-by-day and Pakistan is doing its best to get maximum mileage out of it. What has Pakistan to lose?

 

[PurpleStone]

SU35 Coming?

Both SU-35 and S-400 are coming to Pakistan.

 

[Path-Finder]

“The presence of Islamic State (Daesh) in Afghanistan is a common threat for Pakistan and Russia; both the countries believe that the US is not doing enough for regional stability and this factor has also contributed to bring Moscow and Islamabad closer,”

I hope they don't just do too much talking and start taking action against ISIS. SOON!

 

[jamal18]

The relationship with the US is dead. There is no negative impact to expanding relations with Russia. Only caveat is that we cannot sideline China.

 

[Ahmad Sajjad Paracha]

The relationship with the US is dead. There is no negative impact to expanding relations with Russia. Only caveat is that we cannot sideline China.

there isn't any chance of sidelining china,Russia has got its own place and china has got its own place in our state to state relationship. Both countries would have its own importance for them as well as for us. Plus russia and china are already ally so we can make easily make a strategic block with these two countries and central asian countries