A high-level delegation from the Russian Federation led by Mr Yuri P Sentyurin, State Secretary and Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation and Mr A Vtaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of Gazprom called on Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources.
During the meeting, mutually beneficial matters of bilateral interest were discussed, aiming to further deepen the cooperation in different fields of the oil and gas sector. The delegation from the Russian Federation evinced a keen interest in laying transnational gas pipelines, mutual cooperation between Gazprom International and Pakistani state-owned exploration and production company, OGDCL, for jointly exploring vistas of opportunities both within and outside Pakistan. An update from the Pakistan side on North-South Gas Pipeline Project (NSGPP) was also shared with the Russian delegation.
The minister appreciated the keen interest of the Russian Federation to promote cooperation in different fields of the oil and gas sector and hoped that Pakistan-Russian relations will grow further with the successful implementation of different projects between the two countries.
The Deputy Chairman Gazprom added that the proposed projects in the petroleum sector will be beneficial for the economic well-being of Pakistan and will provide growth opportunities for both the nations in the years to come.
