ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed paid a visit to Moscow to participate in the Constituent Meeting o
f the Forum of Supporters o
f the Struggle Against Modern Neocolonialism Practices
for the Freedom of Nations on the invitation of United Russia Party (Ruling and Largest political party in RF).
As part o
f the visit program Senator MHS participated as a panelist in the Forum and held a tete-a-tete with Deputy Chairman o
f the Security Council of Russia/Chairman o
f the Standing Committee o
f the Global Forum Against Neo-Colonialism and for Freedom of Nations Mr. Dmitry Medvedev (Former President of Russian Federation).
During the visit Senator MHS also delivered a lecture at the Russian Diplomatic Academy.
The topic o
f the talk was Pakistan and the changing regional scenario.
Senator Hussain during his talk also highlighted the growing relations between Pakistan and Russia especially in the field of energy, connectivity, regional security including Afghanistan and cooperation at multilateral fora including SCO and UN.
He also appreciated President Putin’s stance on Islamophobia.
The lecture was followed by a question and answer session from the students o
f the diplomatic academy. Senator Chizhov o
f the Russian Federation Council also graced the occasion.
Post the lecture the Senator held a meeting with the Rector o
f the Diplomatic academy to exchange views on the emerging trends in global politics as well as on bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. The exchange of views proved to be constructive as both sides displayed congruence on a number of issues of mutual interest.
Overall Senator Mushahid Hussain had a very successful visit to Moscow and his engagements with the Russian leadership and intelligentsia were a great contribution towards strengthening Pakistan-Russia relations
