Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani says Pakistan is desirous of forging a long-term, multidimensional partnership with Russia particularly in the fields of energy, defence, food and people to people contacts.

He was talking to Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev, who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Chairman Senate said Pakistan highly values its bilateral relations with Russia and is keen to further deepen the mutual collaboration in diverse sectors, including trade and economy. He said parliamentary diplomacy carries huge importance and is instrumental in bringing the people together.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said Pakistan is rich in agricultural land and we are keen to benefit from the Russian expertise in the field of agriculture.

The Ambassador agreed with the views of Chairman Senate and said Russia has huge experience and can assist Pakistan with advance technology to boost this sector.

Source: Radio Pakistan