Gilani gives importance to ties with Russia

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Russia, which was based on mutual respect and similarity of views on various regional and international issues.

Prime Minister was talking to the outgoing Russian Ambassador, Mr Sergey Nikllayevish Peskov who paid a farewell call on him at the PM House Friday afternoon.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan would like to start new era of relations with Russia by setting aside the past and moving ahead with full vigour to promote bilateral cooperation in multi-dimensional fields.