Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk arrived in Pakistan today for a two-day official visit, from September 18 to 19. He was greeted at Islamabad Airport by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Moscow, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, and Additional Foreign Secretary Shafqat Ali Khan.
During his visit, Overchuk will meet with several key Pakistani leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. The main topics of discussion will include potential deals for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), with Russian LNG terminals expected to be operational by 2026.
Another important agenda item is a proposal from a Russian delegation to explore the possibility of setting up a high-tech steel mill at the Pakistan Steel Mills site.
Overchuk has also highlighted the significance of strengthening socio-cultural ties and enhancing cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) framework. This visit aims to deepen bilateral relations and explore new avenues for collaboration between the two countries.
