ISLAMABAD: Russia will trade Mi-35 helicopters with Pakistan to strengthen its counter-terrorism efforts.
In an interview with Radio Pakistan the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Alexey Dedov said the deal between Pakistan and Russia would help combat terrorism. He said politically the deal has been approved; however, further negotiations on details of political-commercial contract were in progress.
The ambassador also said that Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu would soon visit Islamabad and his agenda of talks with Pakistani counterparts also includes the sale of defense equipment to Pakistan.
Regarding Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Alexey Dedov said Russia is actively involved in the process of accession of Pakistan to the organisation as a full member.
He hoped that at next Summit meeting, scheduled to take place in July next year in Russia, full member status will be awarded to Pakistan. He said the documentary work in this regard has already been completed.
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