Pakistan, Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen energy collaboration

ISLAMABAD  –  A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Per­vaiz Malik, held a meeting with repre­sentatives of Gazprom, Russia’s leading oil and gas company, headed by Sergey Tumanov, General Director of Gazprom International. Ahmed Hayat Lak, MD/CEO Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), was also present in the meeting. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a particular em­phasis on joint ventures and business development opportunities between OGDCL and Gazprom International.

During the meeting, both parties reaf­firmed their commitment to strength­ening energy collaboration, leveraging Pakistan’s growing energy demands and Gazprom’s extensive expertise in oil and gas exploration, production, and infrastructure development. The dis­cussions highlighted potential areas of partnership. It was agreed that OGDCL and Gazprom International would con­tinue discussions to identify viable proj­ects and partnerships, ensuring sustain­able energy development and economic growth for both countries. The meeting marks a significant step forward in Pak­istan-Russia energy relations, reinforc­ing the shared vision of energy collabo­ration and economic prosperity.