Pakistan and Russia have agreed to sign few agreements for promotion of cooperation in diverse fields.

The announcement to this effect was made by Minister for Economic Affairs Division Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at the concluding session of Pakistan-Russia Intergovernmental Commission in Islamabad on Friday.

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said some more agreements are also in the pipeline.

He said the 8th session of Pakistan-Russia Inter-governmental Commission is going to lay foundation of a new relationship between Pakistan and Russia in the areas of economy, trade, technology, education and business to business transactions.

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said both sides during the Inter-governmental Commission meeting discussed cooperation in range of areas including rail transportation, food security, aviation, education, oil and gas, natural resources and opening up of financial arrangements between the two countries.

The Minister said that there will be significant announcements in the energy field as well.

Source: Radio Pakistan