Islamabad, July 22, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
According to the Foreign Office, the meeting focused on reviewing Pakistan-Russia relations, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity and other areas of mutual interest. They also pledged to enhance coordination at multilateral forums.
The two foreign ministers underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement in advancing the Pakistan-Russia partnership and expressed their resolve to further deepen bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Dar and Lavrov also exchanged views on key regional and international developments and agreed to remain in close contact on issues of mutual interest.
