Russia is ready to sell oil to Pakistan at discounted rates if Islamabad makes a formal request, Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khoryef said. He added that energy cooperation is a key pillar of bilateral ties, and Pakistan can benefit from such arrangements. The announcement comes amid global energy tensions linked to the Middle East crisis.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Khoryef said he is not aware of any official request from Pakistan yet. “If Pakistan reaches out, we will provide oil at a lower price,” he said, emphasizing the strategic importance of energy collaboration between the two countries.
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The ambassador also addressed regional security concerns, noting decades-long military and technical cooperation between Iran and Russia. He described Iran’s recent strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf as a response to foreign military presence, while calling the overall situation unpredictable and complex.
Khoryef strongly condemned the attack on a school in Iran, which killed 170 children. He urged all parties to avoid the use of force and resolve conflicts through political and diplomatic channels in accordance with the United Nations Charter.
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He also criticised U.S. and Israeli actions in Iran, saying they escalated the crisis and aimed to weaken Iran’s leadership while sowing divisions in the Islamic world. He stressed that dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation remain essential to prevent further escalation.