Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan's Independence Day, emphasizing the productive development of bilateral relations, particularly in counterterrorism and Afghan issues.
In his message, published on the Kremlin’s website, Putin stated, "Bilateral cooperation in various fields and our joint efforts to address pressing regional issues, including counterterrorism and the situation in Afghanistan, have proven effective."
He underscored the friendly nature of Moscow-Islamabad relations and expressed confidence that the constructive ties between Russia and Pakistan would continue to grow, benefiting both nations and contributing to global security and stability.
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Photo: official website of the President of the Russian Federation
Based on materials from TASS