Russian and Pakistani Ministers of Energy Discuss Bilateral Relations at Meeting

October 12, 2023

Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Nikolay Shulginov held a working meeting with Minister of Energy, Power and Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Ali during Russian Energy Week (REW).

The two ministers exchanged views on ways to strengthen bilateral relations in the oil and gas sector, including bilateral trade. They paid particular attention to the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Gas Industry of Pakistan, including the construction of the Pakistan Stream gas pipeline.

In addition, the ministers discussed the prospects for increasing supplies of Russian hydrocarbons to Pakistan.

The Russian Energy Week International Forum is a key international platform for discussions about current trends in the modern fuel and energy industry. The CEOs of major energy companies traditionally attend the Forum. In 2022, REW included over 70 events with more than 270 speakers. The Forum was attended by over 3,000 participants and media representatives from Russia and 83 countries and territories. The Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation and the Russian Ministry of Energy with the support of the Moscow Government.

Official REW website: rusenergyweek.com. Follow the event and the latest industry news on the official REW page on VKontakte.

Source: Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, minenergo.gov.ru/node/25077.

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