December 12, 2017 Islamabad; Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker National Assembly has stressed the need for regular interaction between the political and parliamentary leadership to build the bridges of understanding and friendship between Pakistan and Russia.He further said that constant engagement from either side has added depth to the existing relations.He said this while talking to the parliamentary delegation headed by Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security and Counter Corruption of the Russian Federation Mr. V.I. Piskarev who called on him in Speaker’s House, today. Convener Pak Russian Friendship Group Ms. Marvi Memon and Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Alexey Y. Dedov were also present.
 
The Speaker said that Pakistan considers Russia a valuable friend who has been partner in economic and infrastructure development in Pakistan. He said that he would always endeavor to strengthen the ties between the legislatures of the two countries. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also pointed out that both the countries have similar views on various international issues and already supporting each other in various global fora.
 
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized the need of closer cooperation between Russia and Pakistan to effectively combat the menaces of drug trafficking and terrorism and to ensure peace and stability in the region. He informed the Russian delegation that Pakistan is focusing how to tackle terrorism in the region and how to connect with each other. “Speakers from China, Russia, Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan will jointly focus these common causes in Islamabad from 23 to 26 December and will pave way a new era of development and prosperity in the region” Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said .
 
He said that vast opportunities for Pakistan and Russia are available in economic and trade sectors that could provide long-term benefits for both the countries. He stressed upon the need of further boosting the ties between Pakistan and Russia in trade, business, energy, defence, textile, metallurgy, manufacturing, etc.
 
Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security and Counter Corruption of the Russian Federation Mr. V.I. Piskarev supported to hold a conference in Pakistan devoted to connectivity, security issues and fight against terrorism with the participation of Iran, China, Pakistan, Russia, Turkey and Afghanistan.
He said that Pak-Russia cooperation is highly central for tackling regional challenges including terrorism, drug trafficking and regional stability. He also added that Russia attached immense importance to its relations with Pakistan and assured that Russia is ready to assist Pakistan in diverse fields including agriculture, textile, manufacturing, infrastructure, defense and education.