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SCO 2017 Astana Summit: Pakistan Becomes Full Member

Lead Story Headline VIPUSKNIKAssociation of the Gradates from Russia & CIS countries

Pakistan– Belarus Business Forum Karachi
Punjab-Tatarstan Business Form Lahore
President Putin Biography translated and published in Pakistan
Russia and other CIS National Days celebrated in Islamabad

SCO 2017 Astana Summit: Pakistan Becomes Full Member

bers, and thanked the founding members including China,
Russia and others for their staunch support to Pakistan. In a
separate meeting on the sidelines of the summit in Astana,
the prime minister met Russian President Vladimir Putin
where the two leaders discussed matters pertaining to bilat-
eral interests, Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Minis-
ter for Commerce Khurram Dastgir were also present at the
meeting.

Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev in his
inaugural speech during the 17th SCO summit welcomed
Pakistan as full member of the organisation. Prime Minister
Nawaz Sharif, addressing the summit, said, "The SCO goals
resonate with Pakistan's national ethos, and so do the core
values of the Shanghai spirit and the SCO charter with our
own quest for peaceful neighbourhood." The premier wel-
comed a proposal made by Chinese President Xi Jinping on a
five-year treaty for good neighbourliness among SCO mem-

Day of Russia Celebrated in Islamabad

Day of Russia reception

hosted by the Russian

Ambassador Alexey Y

Dedov, where the De-

fence Minister of Paki-

stan Khawaja Asif was the

chief guest and many

generals in uniform were also present to cele-

brate. Last year, the first-ever joint military drill

was held in Pakistan which was also a historic

event between the two countries. Shanghai Co-

operation Organisation (SCO) summit , Astana, Ka- Weidong replied to a question that the Chinese Presi-

zakhstan opened a new era of political and economic dent Xi Jinping would attend the SCO summit on

cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. June 8. It is a Chinese tradition that the country presi-

Ambassador Alexey Y Dedovat the entrance of the dent always attends the summit, he added.

hall was welcoming every guest with his name which The French Ambassador Martine Dorance was the

was very pleasant. Most of the ambassadors in Islama- charm of the diplomatic reception with her pleasant

personality, impressive presentation and most

importantly her influential way of communi-

cation. She told that the French President

Emmanuel Macron has successfully complet-

ed his first foreign visit to Germany. Turk-

menistan Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov

informed that the 5th Asian Games would be

held at Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmen-

istan from September 17-27 with a focus on

indoor and martial arts that will become a

milestone event in country’s history and

evoke a wide response in the world.

Azerbaijan Ambassador Ali Alizada informed

bad attended the reception but special attention was that 2017 was declared as the year of Islamic solidari-

given to CIS countries. The Ambassador of Kazakh- ty in the country by President Ilham Aliyev and the

stan Bakhytbek Shabarbayev, Ambassador of Kyrgyz- 4th Islamic Solidarity Games with the participation of

stan Erik Beishembiev, Ambassador of Tajikistan athletes from 54 Muslim countries were organised

SherAli Jononov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali successfully in Baku.

Alizada, Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furkat A Sidikov Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and

and Ambassador of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movla- CIS countries participated in event with its traditional

mov sat on the stage. The Chinese Ambassador Sun enthusia]’.sm.



APGR&CIS Launched Book “Mard-e-Ahan” in Islamabad and Karachi

only publishing house in Pakistan that is translating Russian
Dr Najam ul Sahar has translated a number of Russian novels books as well as original works of liberal writers. The man be-
and autobiographies and his latest work is Urdu translator of hind Jumhoori Publications is Farukh Sohail Govindi who has
semi biography of Russian President Vladimir Putin that was been a leftwing voice in Pakistan.

The luncheon ceremonies held in Islamabad and Karachi, was

first published in year 2000 with title of “От первого лица. hosted by Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia &
Разговоры с ладимиром Путиным Издательство”. The CIS.
writer was opted a title for this book in Urdu as “Mard-e-Ahan Russian Ambassador Alexey Y. Dedov , Senator Mushaid
(The Iron Man). This book is compilation of interviews taken Hussain Syed, Senator Afrsiyab Khatick , Mr. Kunwar Dishad
by three famous journalists from Putin when he was Prime Min- former Secretary of Election Commission of Pakistan, Me
ister of Russia and acting president as well. Interviews were con- Habib Ahmed Honorary Consul of Russian Federation in La-
ducted by Nataliya Gevorkyan, Natalya Timakova, Andrei Kole- hore, Mr. Farukh Sohail Govindi, Dr Najam ul Saharm Dr.
snikov while Putin included his own contribution therefore his Shahid Hasan and Engineer Itikhar Ali Dr Najam spoke about

name is also in the list of authors. Jumhoori Publications is the seamanship and political wisdom of President Putin to lead
the Russia and world in the age multipolar interde-
pendency, along with increasing political, economic
and diplomatic realtions between Russia and Pakistan.
Ambassador Alexey Y. Dedov expressed that Pakistan
is among main partners of Russia .

Launched sermon of Urdu translation of biog-

raphy of Russian President Vladimir Putin “Mard-

e-ted by the Russian Centre for Science and Cul-

ture in Karachi and the Association of Pakistani

Graduates from Russia & CIS at Friendship

House here on Saturday was well attended.

Having studied in Moscow, the translator, who

also happens to be a medical doctor running a

hospital in Lahore, said that he could understand

the language quite well, which had helped him

translate several Russian books into Urdu. “I no

longer reach for the dictionary to look up the

meaning of difficult words, too,” he said.

About the subject of the book, President Putin, he

said he came from a poor background like Abra-

ham Lincoln of the United States. “Putin’s grand-

father was a cook. His father was a soldier in

World War II when he got injured and lost a leg.

Later, he found work in a factory. His mother

also did menial jobs. Putin is very proud of his

parents. He says he never imagined he’d end up as a politician,” Russians. But the truth is that I studied there, worked there,

he said. which provided me with a great opportunity to observe the peo-

ple there up close. The translation also captures
the culture and way of life of the Russian people,”
he said.
“I am glad to see Pakistan and Russia come close
enough to be holding military exercises together
as we have recently seen,” he said.
Well-known writer and columnist Zaheda Hina
said that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
(USSR) was a superpower once but its breaking
up make Russia look weak. “That was when Putin
arrived on the scene to help the people of Russia
find their lost pride. He can be rather stubborn
when it comes to getting things done. He believes
“There are so many misconceptions about Russia. Having in rebuilding and strengthening of institutions such as health and
studied there, I myself am seen as being brainwashed by the education. He is the architect of modern Russia,” she said.
Mr. Oleg N. Avdeev, the consul general of Rus-
sian Federation, who was also present on the oc-
casion, said that he was happy to see the book
translated into Urdu. “It is a collection of six inter-
views with President Putin, which brings out his
persona. Hopefully, it will promote better under-
standing about the Russian people and help bring
the people of our countries closer,” he said. Yury
Zozulya, director of Russian Centre for Science
and Culture, Friendship House, and Dr Zahid
Hasan, chairman of the Association of Pakistani
Graduates from Russia & CIS, also spoke.



Punjab-Tatarstan Business Forum in Lahore ty Prime Minister of Tatarstan, Provincial Min-
isters Sheikh Alla-ud-Din, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha,
Chaudhary Sher Ali, JehangirKhanzada, Naeem

Akhtar Bhaba, Advisorto Chief Minister Dr.
UmerSaif and senior officials from both coun-
tries were present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that we
welcome the President of Tatarstan and his
delegation to Pakistan and Lahore from the
core of our hearts. The people of Punjab and
Pakistan are happy over your visit, he added.
Your tour would begin the new era of trade
and economic relations between Pakistan and
Tatarstan. An agreement was also signed be-
tween Lahore Chamber of Commerce and
Tatarstan Chamber of Commerce and Indus-
try for cooperation. President Lahore Cham-
ber, Abdul Basit and representative of Ta-
tarstan Chamber signed the agreement. Simi-
larly, MOU was signed for cooperation in IT.
VC Punjab Information Technology Universi-
ty, Dr. Umar Saif and the head of Tatarstan
Information University signed the MOU. The
document mainly covers the areas of coopera-
tion in information sharing and technology
collaboration through technology transfer, in-
vestment, bilateral contacts and partnership
development between startups and IT compa-
nies, encouragement of innovative industries
through joint ventures or technology coopera-

Punjab Board of Investment and Trade and Honorary Consu-

late of Russian Federation jointly organized Punjab-Tatarstan

Business Forum inLahore to introduce high level Russian dele-

gation with opportunities available in Pakistan in sectors like

Industry, Mines and Minerals, Agriculture, Livestock, Food,

Tourism, Sports,Skill Development and Petro-Chemicals.

Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Tatarstan Presi-

dent Rustam Minnikhanovgraced the event with their presence.

The meeting constituted a joint committee to identify different

sectors for promoting cooperation between Punjab and the Re-

public of Tatarstan.

The President of Tatarstan, RustamMinnikhanov said, in his tion or training and infrastructure support of the innovative en-
address, that he is delighted to see the magnificent progress in
terprises at early stages of development.
the Punjab. Punjab is the most developed province of Pakistan On March 19, during his working visit to Islamabad (Pakistan),
and the people are known for their generosity.President of Ta- Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with
tarstan expressed his optimistic views regarding his one day visit
by saying that Punjab had welcomed him with an open arm and Prime Minister of Pakistan.

“we will promote regional cooperation on solid grounds.” Depu-



TDAP-FPCCI organise Pakistan-Belarus Business Forum

BELARUS-PAKISTAN BUSINESS FORUM

The Trade ments and both countries’ private sectors,” he said. “We
Develop- should actively pursue commencement of banking facili-
ment Au- ties between both nations and also set up a task force
thority of for accelerating the process of promoting the economic
Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with the Federation of cooperation.” Dastagir added teams from both coun-
Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) or- tries would deliberate upon trade and investment-
ganised the Pakistan-Belarus Business Forum on March related issues and would come up with possible models.
10, 2017 at Marriott Hotel, Karachi. Minister for Com- Welcoming the delegates, Khan highlighted that the cur-
merce Khurram Dastagir Khan emphasised on enhance- rent trade volume does not correspond to the true po-
ment of interaction between Pakistan and Belarus in tential of bilateral trade between the two countries.
matters of exchange of trade delegations and invest- Republic of Belarus Minister of Industry Mr. Vitaly Vovk ,
ment-related information. The commerce minister, in a Mr. Valery Labum, DG Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Oleg
meeting with counterparts from Belarus, recommended Dashuk , Ambassador Mr. Andrey Ermolovich and other
increased bilateral trade of general items which would addressed. TDAP Secretary Inamullah Khan represented
help both countries to come up with preferential tariffs. TDAP in the business forum.
“There should be due consultation among both govern-

ZTBL HOST FIRST BELARUS- National Assembly Republic of Belarus. Along with
him a delegation of agri-business community was also
PAKISTAN AGRICULTURE FORUM present there headed by H.E Lnoid Zayats, honorable
Minister for Agriculture and Food Republic of Belarus.
Zarai Taraqiait Bank Ltd. hosted First Belarus- Minister for National Food Security and Research Mr.
Pakistan Agriculture Forum; a Business to Business Sikaner Hayat Khan Bosan was also present at the
Interactive Conference at Marriott Islamabad. The event. At the event two Memorandum of understand-
event was graced by a high powered delegation of ing (MOUs) were signed for extension of cooperation
Belarusian Parliament, headed by H.E Mr. Andri Ack- among both the countries. One was signed between
enehenko, Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited and Gomsel-

mash an agriculture machinery manufac-
turer of Republic of Belarus, for extension
of cooperation by ZTBL to Gomselmash.
The other MOU was signed between Agri-
culture University Faisalabad and Belarus
State Agrarian Technical University for
extension of cooperation in various fields
of agriculture which includes bio-
technology and Genetic Engineering.

Kazan Summit 2017

platform for cooperation be-
tween the Russian Federation
and the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC) member
states.

The aim of the KazanSummit is
to strengthen trade and eco-
nomic, scientific-technical, so-
cial and cultural ties between
Russia and of the Organization
of Islamic Cooperation member
countries. The key topic of Ka-
zanSummit 2017 was Islamic
investments in the context of
international economic relations.
The Republic of Tatarstan finds
new ways of unlocking coopera-

KazanSummit is one of the leading international tion capacities with the Islamic world countries. An
economic events of the Russian Federation and international platform for collaboration and joint
the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
From the first day of its existence, the Summit project realization has been cre-
ated, as well as the economics
has been held under the patronage of the Pres- and investment climate presen-
ident of the Republic of Tatarstan – Rustam tation opportunities of our coun-
Minnikhanov. Since 2009, KazanSummit is held try. A high level business dele-
annually and strongly supported by the Federa-
tion Council of the Federal Assembly of the gation from Pakistan organized
by Honorary Consul of Russian
Russian Federation and the Government of the Federation in Lahore participat-
Republic of Tatarstan. Top international invest- ed in KazanSummit 2017.
ment conference remains the main and unique

Pakistan Business delegation visits Moscow and Kazan

Top management of leading companies
of Pakistan visited Russia to explore
business opportunities in Russia and
its region of Tatarstan. In 2015, the
delegation from Tatarstan took part in
the meeting of the Russia-Pakistan In-
tergovernmental Commission in Islam-
abad. Tatarstan is interested in
strengthening business, humanitarian,
educational relations with Pakistan.
Tatarstan is one of the leading regions
of Russia with developed petrochemi-
cal industry, machine-building com-
plex and agriculture.

Made in Uzbekistan Exhibition in Islamabad

The Uzbek-Pak Trade House was inaugurated by with the 13th Economic Cooperation Organiza-
the Deputy Prime Minis- tion (ECO) Summit .In his
ter of the Republics of address at the Inauguration

Uzbekistan Ulugbek Ro- Ceremony of Uzbek-Pak
zukulov at the Uzbek Trade House, the Uzbek
Embassy in Islamabad, deputy prime minister said
aimed at enhancing bi- that Uzbekistan was exhib-

lateral trade relations. iting its products in Paki-
The event was organised stan and he hoped that Pa-

by the Uzbek Ambassa- kistan market would show
dor in Pakistan Furqat its interest to buy products

Sadiquv in connection from Uzbekistan.

Golden Ring Economic Forum meetings
with Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary
Services (PIPS), Lahore Chamber of Com-
merce for promoting Pakistan’s political and
economic relations with Russia, China, Iran
and Turkey

Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS

Chief Editor Editorial Board
Dr. Shahid Hasan
(Chief Organizer APGR& CIS ) Ashique Hamdani
Email: drhasan47@gmail.com ,
Phone +923364587263 Phone +92 321555260
Email: ashiquehamdani@gmail.com

Saleem Malik

Iftikhar Ali

(General Secretary, APGR& CIS )
Phone 0323-5159205
Email : iftikharali70@hotmail.com