BEIJING, Oct. 17 Partnership between Russia and Pakistan is of a friendly nature, President Vladimir Putin said at negotiations with the acting Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.
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"The focus of joint attention is ensuring regional security and stability,", he added .
Speaking about economic cooperation, Putin noted that Russia is a traditional supplier of food and grain to Pakistan. He pointed out that trade turnover over the past year has grown and reached “generally acceptable values,” and this year a million tons of grain have already been supplied to the republic.
At the same time, the Russian leader emphasized that Moscow is ready to fulfill its obligations.< br>
«I must note that we have all the grounds and prerequisites. Last year we had a record high harvest — 158 million tons of grain, this year there will also be a good harvest — it is already clear that it will be 137- 138 million tons. Approximately in this volume. That is, the export potential will be solid, as last year — at 50-60 million tons,» Putin added.
In turn, Kakar noted that he considers it very constructive cooperation with Moscow.
“We must take the initiative and coordinate our actions, act together in efforts to counter terrorism,” the politician noted.
He added that Islamabad appreciates the potential and contribution of Moscow in energy, cultural, defense spheres in the region, and the interests of Pakistan and Russia coincide, primarily in the field of combating terrorism.
Putin is on an official visit to China, where he is taking part in the “One Belt, One Road” forum.