Pakistan and Russia held their first formal security consultations on Asian regional issues. Both sides reviewed key security challenges, emerging alliances, and new opportunities for cooperation. The meeting also included discussions between Pakistan’s Foreign Office and Russia’s Director General for Asia and Pacific Cooperation.
Pakistan and Russia focused on bilateral security priorities and regional stability. Officials examined shifting geopolitical dynamics and discussed ways to deepen collaboration. They also explored new channels for security coordination in Asia.
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The Foreign Office said Pakistan values its partnership with Russia. It added that Pakistan supports dialogue and peaceful engagement to strengthen stability in the region. Both countries agreed to maintain close communication on security matters.
This meeting marks a significant step in the growing relationship between Islamabad and Moscow. It follows recent efforts to expand diplomatic and defence ties between the two nations.
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In September, both militaries conducted a joint exercise focused on drone warfare and modern battlefield challenges. The drills gained importance as militants in Pakistan increasingly use quadcopter drones to target security forces in the country’s northwest.