ISLAMABAD: Russian Minister for Energy Nikolai Shulginov on Thursday said that Russia was keen to help Pakistan in energy, oil, gas, communication and information technology sectors.
“Russia is already supplying oil and gas to many other countries”, he said.
Talking to state TV, he said “we can also provide skills training to the people of Pakistan”, adding that people to people contacts could further strengthen friendly ties between the two countries.
He said that two sides could have further discussion on Karachi-Lahore pipeline project. In reply to a question about celebrating decades old relations with Pakistan, he said, “We will celebrate over 50 years of our relationship in a befitting manner.”
The 8th three-day meeting of the IGC, which started here on Wednesday, reviewed the areas of cooperation and looked into ways and means of exploring new opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations.
The two sides have decided to move forward together in the field of energy, and Pakistan would get the benefit of Russian expertise in the oil and gas sector.
The visiting delegation also suggested Pakistan take benefit of Russia’s expertise in the field of science & technology and research.
