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Pakistan Keen to Boost Energy Partnership with Russia: Foreign Ministry

© Sputnik / Maxim BlinovOil Rig in the Bavlinsky District of the Republic of Tatarstan
Oil Rig in the Bavlinsky District of the Republic of Tatarstan - Sputnik India, 1920, 17.10.2023
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Pakistan aims to establish a fruitful partnership with Russia in the energy sector, paving the way for substantial future collaboration. This shared vision was emphasised during the recent Russian Energy Week forum.
Pakistan is looking forward to long-term cooperation with Russia in the energy sector, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in an interview with Sputnik.
''Pakistan is in contact with Russia in the energy sector,'' the spokeswoman said, adding that ''Islamabad has received its first oil supplies from Russia and is looking forward to long-term cooperation, especially in the energy sector.''
The country placed its first purchase of 100,000 tonnes of Russian crude oil in April this year, after lengthy negotiations on the details of the deal. Two ships carrying the crude from Russia arrived at Karachi port on 11 and 26 June, ultimately carrying 101,000 tonnes of crude.
Speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum last week, Pakistan's Energy Minister Muhammad Ali said his country expects Russia to supply 10% of its oil needs in the future and 30% in the next few years.
A  Russian oil rig. File photo - Sputnik India, 1920, 13.10.2023
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