There is cautious optimism in Islamabad that the thaw in relations with India is holding steady despite some wrinkles in the last few days. File
There is cautious optimism in Islamabad that the thaw in relations with India is holding steady despite some wrinkles in the last few days. The confidence emanates from the fact that there is more to this thaw between the two adversarial neighbours than is known publicly.
According to Red Zone insiders who have been monitoring these developments very closely, the haphazard outcome generated last week by the meetings of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and the federal cabinet injected an element of uncertainty in the ‘thawing process’ under way between Pakistan and India. However, these insiders say that while the process may have hit a temporary bump, it has not derailed. One reason for this confidence is that too much time and effort has already been invested by both sides into the quiet process of backchannel engagement.
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There is cautious optimism in Islamabad that the thaw in relations with India is holding steady despite some wrinkles in the last few days. The confidence emanates from the fact that there is more to this thaw between the two adversarial neighbours than is known publicly.
According to Red Zone insiders who have been monitoring these developments very closely, the haphazard outcome generated last week by the meetings of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and the federal cabinet injected an element of uncertainty in the ‘thawing process’ under way between Pakistan and India. However, these insiders say that while the process may have hit a temporary bump, it has not derailed. One reason for this confidence is that too much time and effort has already been invested by both sides into the quiet process of backchannel engagement.
Russian foreign minister arrives in Pakistan on a two-day visit
He will meet FM Qureshi, PM Khan during his visit SAMAA | Web desk - Posted: Apr 6, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago SAMAA | Web desk Posted: Apr 6, 2021 | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Russian FM Lavrov was received at the airport by FM Qureshi at the airport on April 6, 2021. Photo credit: Foreign Office
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit, the Pakistani Foreign Office said Tuesday.
According to the FO, the Russian foreign minister will hold delegation-level talks with Pakistanâs Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Russia FM to visit Pakistan on April 6
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Both foreign ministers will discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation and counter terrorism.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Russia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov will visit Pakistan on April 6-7 to hold talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
According to a tweet of Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a social media platform Twitter on Thursday, during the visit the both foreign ministers will discuss bilateral ties including economic cooperation and counter terrorism.
#Zakharova: On April 6-7, Sergey #Lavrov will visit #Pakistan, where talks with Foreign Minister @SMQureshiPTI will be held.
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