President Asif Zardari says Russia can play an important role in reducing tensions between Pakistan and India.
Russia can play, President Asif Ali Zardari, while addressing a ceremony on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Russian victory in World War II, said that the day of Russian victory over Nazism reminds us of the value of war and peace.
He said that the Russian victory is a reflection of Russia’s strong commitment to people power, peace and prosperity. People from the area of present-day Pakistan also played an important role in defeating Nazism in World War II.
Asif Ali Zardari said that my 2011 visit to Russia was memorable, and I appreciate President Putin’s role in promoting Prussia friendship. The foundation of better relations and understanding has been laid through recent high-level exchanges between the two countries.
Pakistan sees Russia as an important global power, a key factor in regional peace and stability. In view of the growing tension between Pakistan and India, Russia can and is playing an important role in improving the current situation.
He said that he is confident that the friendly relations between Pakistan and Russia will further strengthen, and there is a need to expand cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, technology and people-to-people contacts. We reiterate our commitment to increasing understanding and cooperation between the two countries. Let us work together for a better future for the region and the world.