RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARRIVES AFTER 9 YEARS, PAKISTAN, RUSSIA SUPPORT RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES UNDER UN CHARTER, SERGEI LAVROV

ISLAMABAD: Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Pakistan and Russia are in favor of resolving disputes in accordance with the UN Charter. In an interview with The News, the Russian Foreign Minister praised Pakistan's role in national reconciliation in Afghanistan. He said that the volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Russia has increased by 46% in the last year and it has reached 90 790 million. He said that in principle, Russia does not support the establishment of structures for geopolitical divisions, such as the Quad Can, in the style of organizations such as the EU, the SCO, ASEAN, and the European Union for a broader Eurasian partnership. Responding to a question, he said that the March 18 meeting of the Troika on Afghanistan in Moscow would give the much-needed impetus to the intra-Afghan talks. He said that this meeting should be held Pakistan had played an active role in this. He said Moscow had also held a separate meeting between the Afghan delegation (led by Chairman High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah) and Taliban representatives.  "As far as India's participation in the quad is concerned, it sets its own policy priorities as a responsible global power, but at the same time we are convinced that the region, including South Asia, Disagreements between different countries can be resolved peacefully and civilly in accordance with international law. He said Russia was a permanent member of the UN Security Council and was ready to provide assistance in any way possible. He said that Russia along with Pakistan, India and other partners in Euro-Asia Cooperation is growing. We have common interests and above all the security of the people of the region and improving their living standards. He said that under the vision of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a broader Euro-Asian partnership is being promoted and all countries in the region, including the EU, the SCO, and the Commonwealth, can join the partnership. Only ASEAN and the European Union can join if it wants. Systematic implementation of this initiative will not only improve coordination but also improve the competitiveness of all partners, laying a strong foundation for peace and stability in the region. Asked by The News about the spread of Corona, the epidemic, and the role of the United Nations and other organizations in improving relations and resolving disputes between states, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Coronavirus Prevention of Despite the efforts of the international community, it has not been able to fully meet this dangerous challenge. which we have to unite to deal with, which is why we started," he said. Since then, we have been working together with our partners. Trade barriers must be removed, illegal sanctions lifted and sanctions in the financial, technological, and information sectors must be lifted. He said that we consider the World Health Organization as a global platform to deal with such epidemics and in our opinion, the entire organization is taking steps to deal with the epidemic, so we will continue to support this organization in many ways.  And will continue to provide mutual and multilateral assistance to the countries affected by the epidemic.  He said that the priority now is to provide vaccines to a large number of people and to complete this work in an equitable manner as the supply of this vaccine to poor countries is a sensitive issue.  

He said that as far as the United Nations was concerned, it had been providing a global legal framework and platform for the past 75 years and the Security Council had primary responsibility for world peace and security. "Growing up," he said despite the challenges, the agency is fulfilling its responsibility to solve problems, as evidenced by the fact that more than ten peacekeeping missions are operating in different parts of the world. He said that despite Corona, the organization called Blue Helmets was fulfilling its responsibility with dignity.  We are playing our part in establishing a democratic and just world order," he said. That is in line with the UN Charter, not the dubious ideology that Washington and its allies promote. How much Pakistan and Russia agree on various international issues such as peace in Afghanistan, peace and prosperity in the region and the situation in the Middle East I What are the plans for cooperation? In response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Pakistan and Russia have friendly and constructive relations and the two countries share a common approach to global and regional agendas. Such issues include strategic stability and Afghanistan. He said that at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Pakistan supported all the resolutions drafted by Russia and jointly sponsored them. He said that Pakistan and Russia support the solution of problems in the Middle East and North Africa through political and diplomatic means and for this purpose they are in favor of resolving the issues under the UN Charter and principles. As far as bilateral relations are concerned, our priorities are known to all, including cooperation in the fight against terrorism, as well as the promotion of trade and economic relations. He said that we need Pakistan to deal with terrorism