Pakistan, Russia reaffirm to boost ties

Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to its ties with Russia.

He was talking to Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergei Ryabkov, who called on him Thursday.

It was agreed to pursue a long-term, multi-dimensional partnership spanning trade, energy, security, culture, education and people-to-people exchanges, said a news release by the DPM's Office.

The two countries have been steadily building trust since the end of Cold War. Russia is one of the biggest exporters of oil, gas, gold and wheat in the world. Pakistan badly needs all these items.