Dr Shahid Hassan Receives Russian Foreign Ministry's Special Award

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Dr Shahid Hassan receives Russian foreign ministry's special award

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2018 ) :The Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS hosted a ceremony for eminent economist Dr Shahid Hassan for receiving a special award from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in recognition of his contribution for the betterment of mutual friendly relations.

Russia's Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Yourivich Dedov was the chief guest while National Security Advisor Lt Gen (R) Nasser Khan Janjua was the guest of honour. A large number of Russian diplomats, businessmen, senior civil and retired military officers attended the event, a press release issued by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here Sunday said.

Addressing the ceremony, the Russian ambassador appreciated the efforts of Dr Shahid Hassan for promoting friendly relations between Pakistan and Russia and put light on his tremendous contribution for strengthening and promoting economic, cultural and friendly relations between the two countries in recognition of which the Russian foreign ministry decorated him with a well-deserved award.

National Security Advisor Lt Gen (R) Nasser Khan Janjua also appreciated the contribution of Dr Shahid in promoting friendly relations which gave an opportunity to both the countries to collaborate in many areas.

RCCI President Zahid Latif Khan highlighted the importance of close relationship between Russia and Pakistan. He said gradual improvements were taking place as Pak-Russia trade volume had increased from $400 million to $541 million over the last few years. However, more efforts needed to be done as huge potential existed to raise the current trade volume, he added.

He stressed to re-design existing trade strategies to have a wider and pragmatic co-operation in trade and investment between the two countries.

Dr Shahid Hassan thanked the chief guest and the Russian government for the award.