Pakistan, June 20 -- Pakistan actively pushed for deeper cooperation with Russia in energy, trade, investment, and mining at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025. Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik led the delegation and held important talks with Russian officials to strengthen bilateral ties.

On the sidelines, Malik met Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, who also chairs the Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC). They discussed expanding cooperation in energy, connectivity, banking, insurance, and mining sectors. Russia expressed strong interest and welcomed the upcoming 10th IGC session in Islamabad.

Malik also met Alexey Shemetov, First Deputy Director of Rosatom Minerals. Malik invited Rosatom to i...