Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has greeted Pakistanis on the 75th anniversary of Pak-Russian diplomatic ties.
In a televised address, the FM said: “We know about the great interest and respect that the Pakistani people entertain towards Russia and President Vladimir Putin. We appreciated it very much.
“There have been different periods in our relations over the past three-quarters of a century.
“However, Russia has always been interested in expanding cooperation with Pakistan and under no circumstance it has abandoned its commitments.
“The participation of Soviet specialists in the construction of the largest steel mills in Karachi, now called Pakistan Steel Mills, in 1980s despite the conflict raging in Afghanistan at the time, is clear evidence of it.
“The Guddu Thermal Power plant, then the largest in your country was also commissioned at that time
“We are willing to work together on the further engagement of our countries and the people strengthening mutually beneficial relations in politics security, economy, education, cultural and humanitarian fields as well as other areas.”
He concluded his message by saying ‘Pakistan-Roosi Dosti Zindabad (Longlive Pak-Russia friendship).