Pakistan and the Russian Federation are commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, on Monday.

To mark this milestone occasion, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged letters of felicitations.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistan and Russia enjoy close, multidimensional relations based on mutual goodwill and trust.

Bilateral ties are marked by cooperation in diverse areas, including economic, energy, and security. The two countries also consult at various multilateral fora on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

It is pertinent to mention that diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia were established on this day in 1948.

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