Gilani gives importance to ties with Russia

The also Prime Minister observed that Pakistan and Russia had been taking identical positions on issues of common interest at multi-lateral forums and supporting each other’s candidatures at the UN. He expressed the hope that this cooperation would further strengthen in future.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan was keen to benefit from the Russian expertise in nuclear technology for civilian purposes.

There had been useful exchanges between the nuclear agencies of the two countries which cooperation in the civilian use of nuclear technology was discussed, he added.