KARACHI: Consul General of Russia Federation in Karachi Andrey Fedorov said that his country is ready to provide Pakistan with cheap oil if the Pakistani government contacts it, ARY News reports. on Thursday.
Consul General of Russia Andrey Fedorov confirmed that former prime minister Imran Khan discussed trade of Russian oil during a visit to Moscow. He also confirmed that the sanctions on Russia can influence trade ties with Pakistan.
consul general added that Russia could not foresee an immediate solution to its conflict with Ukraine. Fedorov said that Ukraine is not serious about peaceful dialogues with Russia.
The diplomat said that Moscow will provide cheap oil to Pakistan if it is contacted government.
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Previously in day, former energy minister and Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar claimed that the incumbent government was also ban private companies from buying oil in Russia.
former federal minister claimed that Bangladesh also close to agreement buy cheap oil from Russia, confirming that the PTI-led government would buy Russian oil in April if they were still in power.
Hammad Azhar also said that the fuel companies have 600 billion rupees. in profits from oil, while the KP and Punjab governments were also paying Rs 100 billion respectively. “300 billion rupees was set to the side for oil subsidy. If we could get cheap oil from Russia, we would keep it amount,” he added.
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In response to a question, he said that PTI government started negotiations with Russia in mid March. On March 29 we received call from the ambassador in Moscow, who said that Russia is interested in sell oil cheaper,” he said. added.
former finance minister said “imported” government was also ban private companies from buying oil in Russia. “Even if 2-3 percent of the economic growth Reached next yearIt will be great achievement for in government,” he added.
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