Pakistan, July 10 -- Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has called Pakistan and Russia "natural allies" and confirmed that President Vladimir Putin sees Pakistan as a key partner in energy and economic growth. He made these remarks during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to Pakistan's Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, and Haroon Akhtar Khan, SAPM on Industries and Production, in Moscow.

Overchuk reaffirmed Russia's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Pakistan across multiple sectors. He also highlighted upcoming connectivity projects, such as the Uzbekistan-Pakistan-Russia railway link and the pilot cargo train set to launch in August 2025, aimed at improving trade routes and regiona...