Beijing: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to further enhance cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture and defence.

The understanding came at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral ties.

The Deputy Prime Minister reiterated the invitation for Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit Pakistan.

Meanwhile Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the SCO CFM in Tianjin, China.

Both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation across diverse areas and discussed the evolving regional situation following the recent Israeli aggression against Iran.

Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the people and Government of Iran, and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasising that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to de-escalation and lasting peace.