Vipusknik 3-2015

Newsletter– 3-2015

Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia & CIS

In this issue  SCO Business Forum
 BRICS, SCO UFA SUMMIT 2015  Pakistan and Kazakhstan Cooperation
 Russsan Preisdent Awarded Mr. Habin Ahmed
 70th Anniversary of Great Patriotic War  PFUR Alumnae Appointed as VC
 Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov 1929-2015  Pakistan Community Association Russia
 Gennadiy Seleznyov 1947 – 2015
 Pakistan Belarus realtiondd

Eid Millan Party, Hosted by Russian Honorary Consul Mr. Habib Ahemd

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St. Petersburg Economic Forum

SCO Business Council ; Report by Dr. Shahid Hasan

SCO Business Forum; St. Peters- cil and SCO Interbank Association
burg International Economic
Forum 2015 was moderated by were established. The emergence
Mr. Sergei Katyrin, Chairman of of the Eurasian Economic Union
the Russian Section of the SCO (EEU) necessitates a new formula
Business Council and President, for trade and economic engage-
Chamber of Commerce and In-
dustry of the Russian Federation. ment.
It was noted in keynote speeches Work must be done to align the
that the SCO was created to en- concepts of trade and economic
cooperation between the SCO

member states, the new integra-
tion bloc – the Eurasian Economic
Union – and the concept of the
economic belt proposed by China

President Xi Jinping around the
projects New Silk Road and 21st
Century Maritime Silk Route.
sure trust along the borders of These projects implement the
the member states and that its idea of an Eastern China–Western
chief priority was to ensure re- Europe transport corridor.
gional security and stability by The SCO member states sup-
drawing on the potential of po- ported the New Silk Road project
litical and diplomatic measures, and founded the Asian Bank and
which called for substantive ad- Infrastructure Investment Fund.
ditions via the programme of The SCO Bank will also support
trade and economic engagement. joint infrastructure projects.
In 2005, the SCO Business Coun-

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Settlements between the mem- Financing Centre. A centre for may invest at least $5 billion in
ber states could be made in na- legal consultations and settle- Pakistan in such spheres as en-
tional currencies, bypassing ment of commercial disputes ergy, coal mining and metals in-
European and American banks. should be established as part of dustry," Muhammad Waseem
To this end, engagement and the campaign to improve col- Vohra told the St. Petersburg
alignment of the national pay- laboration mechanisms, along- economic forum.
ment systems must be ensured. side the SCO Regional Council as Russia could also invest funds in
Small and medium-sized busi- a platform for small and medium creating petrochemical enter-
ness could be involved in these -sized business. The first interre- prises in Pakistan, he
projects. gional SME forum of the SCO said.Pakistan, which seeks to
On July 10, 2015, the SCO devel- member states is scheduled to join the Shanghai Cooperation
opment concept for up to 2025 is take place in Ufa in October Organisation (SCO), Russia and
expected to be adopted at the 2015. New investments of Rus- other members of the group
next SCO summit in Ufa, and, in sia’s companies in energy, coal should have closer ties, Vohra
December 2015, some 70 pro- mining and metals industry of said.The real prospects of this
jects within the framework of Pakistan may reach $5 billion in rapprochement are linked to the
trade and economic cooperation the coming five years, the vice implementation of the Pakistan-
between the member states will president of Federation of Paki- China economic corridor (CPEC)
be submitted to the meeting of stan Chambers of Commerce and project, he said. The project will
SCO country prime ministers in Industry (FPCCI) said on Thurs- connect China’s Kashgar city
Beijing. day. "I expect that in the next with Gwadar Port in south-
Another relevant challenge is to five years, Russia’s companies western Pakistan.
align the interests of the SCO and
the EEU. This calls for creation of
a barrier-free environment for
implementing the strategies of
the SCO and EEU member states.

In order to reduce the imple-
mentation period for specific
projects, stakeholders need to
establish a project development
centre and introduce digital ser-
vices for increasing the effective-
ness of all processes. The SCO
Interbank Association proposed
creating an International Project

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Russia may join the project and ticipated in forum.
the legal basis is ready for this. Muhammad Waseem Vohra told the St. Petersburg economic forum
"There are no restrictions on that investments of Russia’s companies in energy, coal mining and
the number of countries that metals industry of Pakistan may reach $5 billion in the coming five
will use Gwadar Port," he years, the vice president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of
stressed, adding that the par- Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) said "I expect that in the next
ticipation will allow Russia’s com- five years, Russia’s companies may invest at least $5 billion in Paki-
panies to carry out the transit stan in such spheres as energy, coal mining and metals industry,"
of cargos to the Persian Gulf via Russia could also invest funds in creating petrochemical enterprises
the port. in Pakistan, which seeks to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa-

Russia’s companies that seek to tion (SCO), Russia and other members of the group should have
supply their goods to the Middle closer ties, Vohra said.The real prospects of this rapprochement
East countries, Pakistan and In- are linked to the implementation of the Pakistan-China economic
dia will benefit from this, he corridor (CPEC) project, he said. The project will connect China’s
said. Kashgar city with Gwadar Port in southwestern Pakistan.Russia may
A Pakistani delegation comprised join the project and the legal basis is ready for this. "There are no
of Muhammad Waseem Vohra restrictions on the number of countries that will use Gwadar Port,"
Vice president FPCCI, Dr. he stressed, adding that the participation will allow Russia’s compa-
Shahid Hasan Chief Editor nies to carry out the transit of cargos to the Persian Gulf via the
Vipusknik and businessman Mr. port.
Mohammad Haroon Choudry par-
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BRICS, SCO UFA SUMMIT 2015–

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Ufa Summit 2015 has brought a comprehensive infrastructure of
new chapter in International relations of global politics. SCO states high-speed railways and gas and
collectively hold more than 60% of the Eurasian space, they are oil pipelines throughout the re-
home to almost a quarter of the world's population, it includes two gion.
permanent members of the UN
Security Council, and even the However, some Western skep-
first economy in the world. Ac- tics, particularly, Richard Weitz,
cording to American-German Senior Fellow and Director of
economic researcher and his- the Center for Political-Military
torian F. William Engdahl, by Analysis at Hudson Institute,
bringing together Brazil, China, underscore that the inclusion of
India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India and Pakistan, the long-
Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, standing rivals may weaken the
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the BRICS/SCO bloc and undermine
BRICS/SCO bloc will comprise its stability.
two permanent UN Security On the other hand, while the
Council members and four Obama administration is slogging
state actors with nuclear its guts out to split Iran from
weapons, and a population of three billion people. The economic re- its Eurasian partners, Tehran
searcher pointed out that the SCO's (The Shanghai Cooperation Or- will most likely join the
ganization) initiative aimed at joining both India and Pakistan will un-
doubtedly facilitate China's New Economic Silk Road plan to build a

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Shanghai Cooperation Organiza- Remarkably, the nations have nia, both of whom have been tar-
tion after the embargo is lifted, recently emphasized "the impor- gets of new US-sponsored Color
"something that will give the tance of reaffirming the UN Revolutions to spread chaos
SCO a major presence in the Charter and condemned unilat- across the emerging Eurasian
Middle East geographically," the eral military intervention, a clear economic space," the historian
historian noted. reference to guess who?" the pointed out.But how will NATO
"With the planned lifting now of and Washington respond to this
US economic sanctions on Iran, historian noted ironically. challenge to US global hegem-
this could mean a huge economic At the same time the Russia- ony?
deepening of the Eurasian eco- initiated Collective Security "The response of Washington
nomic space from Shanghai to Treaty Organization (CSTO) has and NATO to all this is a bleak,
St. Petersburg to Tehran and also acquired a new meaning. pathetic contrast to put it
beyond, the nightmare scenario "Today, the CSTO is emerging as mildly," Engdahl noted.While the
of US geopolitical actors like a far more serious organization Pentagon is beating the war
Zbigniew Brzezinski or Henry and a means by which Russia can drums, labeling Russia an
Kissinger," Engdahl underscored. legitimately provide direct secu- "existential threat" to US secu-
The old Western world order rity expertise to weaker states rity, the Obama administration
may soon be consigned into obliv- inside the Eurasian Economic Un- is pushing ahead TPP/TTIP
ion, as BRICS/SCO nations are ion such as Kyrgyzstan or Arme- trade projects, which actually
pushing the world toward the offer a "geopolitical dead end"
new multi-polar dimension. to both Asian and European na-
In addition to its gradual eco- tions, according to the economic
nomic expansion the BRICS/SCO researcher.
bloc is also increasing its ef- "Both trade proposals are a des-
forts of combating terrorism in perate attempt by Washington
the region and dealing with the strategists and their corporate
security problems of its member backers in agribusiness such as
states. Monsanto or the pharmaceutical
industry to dominate world
trade and finance," he remarked.
Washington has obviously taken
the wrong path and the only way
out is to significantly reconsider
US domestic and foreign policy,
Engdahl believes. "Once a people
as once-wonderful as the Ameri-
can people lose all that which
made them good, it takes a con-
scious decision and determina-
tion to regain that goodness,"
the historian emphasized.

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SCO Ufa Summit 2015

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General Raheel Sharif visits Defense Expo Moscow

International Military Technical
Forum “ARMY-2015″ held in Mos-
cow. This international forum has
been planned by Ministry of De-
fence of the Russian Federation
that attracted armed leadership
from all over the world during
June 16 to June 19. A high pow-
ered military delegation from Paki-
stan headed by Chief of Army
General Raheel Sharif participated
in this event, which was inaugu-
rated by President of Russian fed-
eration Mr. Vladimir Putin. During
his inaugural address,
the President Putin stressed that
Russian arms and military equip-
ment remain in great demand on
the global arms market and the
arms order portfolio has been
filled for years to come. Russian
companies can offer the entire
range of services – from supplying
arms and equipment to post-
warranty maintenance, servicing
and personnel training, Vladimir
Putin noted. Russia is open for
joint work and the launch of prom-
ising innovative projects.Military
leaderships of over 70 countries
were attending Army-2015.
General Raheel Sharif was warmly

welcomed in Moscow.

Russia agrees to sell MI35 Gunship helicopters
to Pakistan and an agreement has been signed
between the two countries, in this regard. This
is the great sign of mutual confidence sincere
resolve of both countries in combating terror-
ism, which has been globally realized as the
greatest menace, has to be jointly neutralized.
This is first step toward the defense coopera-
tion between two countries for a common cause
and will be stepping stone in enhancement of
cooperation in future.

Day of Russia celebrated in Islamabad

Russian Ambassador Alexey Y Dedov in Gilgit.She disclosed that it was her credit rating agency Moody has once
hosted a grand reception to mark first reception after the trag- again upgraded Pakistan. The minis-
the national day of his country here edy.Ahsan Iqbal made a speech and ter that said Pakistan was commit-
at a local hotel. Federal Minister for said Pakistan and the Russian Fed- ted to regional cooperation and
Planning and Development Ahsen eration were set to move towards working for peace in the region.
Iqbal was the chief guest while for- the new phase of cooperation where
mer PM Ch Shujaat Hussain and their economic relations were ex- Ambassador of the Russian Federa-
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed pected to bolster. tion on this occasion also gave an
were also among the distinguished award of Russian Federation by the
guests. With a long history of bilateral ties, decree of President Vladimir Putin
Russia has now opened new doors of to the Russian Honorary Consul Gen-
During the reception national an- cooperation with Pakistan in the eral in Lahore, Mr. Habib Ahmed, for
thems of Pakistan and Russia were areas of energy, security and de- his services to enhance cooperation
played and a cake was cut. Mushahid fence, he added.He said that Paki- between the two countries.Mr.
Hussain was talking to Russian am- stan being a country of 200 million Habib Ahmed in his brief remarks
bassador about his next visit to Rus- people had a strategic location in said he was proud to get award and
sia in October. South Asia, while its economy was thanked the Russian President
poised to take off, adding the top Vladimir Putin.
Ambassadors of France Martine
Dorance and Ambassador of Austria
Brigitta Blaha were standing to-
gether with Ambassadors of Uzbeki-
stan and Cuba. It is very common in
the diplomatic reception to see both
enjoying each other’s company. Both
share common luck to disembark
the unfortunate helicopter before its
takeoff and shifted to the Prime Min-
ister’ helicopter.

The ambassador of Lebanon Mona Al
-Tannir was present with her spouse
in the reception. Her husband was
also injured in the helicopter crash

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APGR&CIS Congratulated Habaib Ahmed

The Russian Honorary Consul General in
Lahore, Mr. Habib Ahmed has awarded
by Russian President Vladimir Putin for
his noble services to bring closer rela-
tion between two countries.
Association of Pakistan graduates from
Russia and CIS hails decision of Presi-
dent of Russian Federation and con-
gratulated Mr. Habib Ahmed .
APGR&CIS viewed that with the efforts
of Mr. Habib Ahmed, both countries has
now come forward in the fields of eco-
nomic development, cultural and techni-
cal cooperation

Former Vice President General Rutskoy hails Pakistan-Russia Relations

General Alexander Rutskoy former Vice President of the lateral relations with Pakistan in trade, defense, en-
Russian Federation appreciated emerging trust and friendly ergy, infrastructure, culture and other spheres. Gen-

trends in Rus- eral Rutskoy said that Pakistan is great country. For-
sia Pakistan mer Vice president of Russian Federation vied that
r e l a t i o n s . private sector and business communities of both
Talking with countries can carry a message of friendship to coop-
Dr. Shahid eration. In a post cold war era, now the atmosphere
Hasan, Chief is very favorable to enhance the scope and frame-
E d i t o r work of our cooperation. He warmly appreciated
Vipusknik, he defense cooperation between Russia and Pakistan
said that we to bring peace and stability in region.
are keen to
enhance bi-

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Pakistan and Kazakhstan Look to Increase Cooperation

The leaders of Pakistan and Kazakh- “I will never forget that
stan want their countries to trade
and cooperate more. Pakistan is one of the first
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz countries to support our
Sharif and Kazakh President Nursul- independence”
tan Nazarbayev met in Astana, Ka- President Kazakhstan
zakhstan to discuss avenues to ad-
vance cooperation between their two
countries. Sharif and Nazarbayev

expressed their interest in deepening Sharif most recently met informally
trade ties as well as expanding bilat- on the sidelines of the 2015 Shanghai Cooperation Organization
eral cooperation in a range of fields, (SCO) summit in Ufa, Russia—Kazakhstan is an SCO member while
including energy, science, information Pakistan is expected to gain full membership in 2016.
technology, and defense. The two “Pakistan wants strong economic and trade cooperation with Ka-
leaders additionally discussed inter- zakhstan” prime Minster Sharif said at a joint press conference
national issues. Nazarbayev and with President Nazarbayev, adding that he had “invited
[Kazakhstan] to join CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and
they have kindly accepted.” president Nazarbayev framed prime
Minster Sharif’s visit to Astana as the beginning of a new era in
ties between the two countries: “In light of new realities, it is
time to start a new page in the bilateral relations between Ka-
zakhstan and Pakistan,” he said.
Nazarbayev, who has led Kazakhstan since 1989, visited Pakistan
in 1992. That trip resulted in the two countries establishing formal diplomatic
and consular ties. Pakistan additionally became one of the first states to recog-
nize Kazakhstan as an independent state after the dissolution of the Soviet
Union, a fact that Nazarbayev referenced in his remarks: “I will never forget
that Pakistan is one of the first countries to support our independence,” he
told Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif.

Belarus offered engineering products To Pakistan

The Ambassador of Republic of Belarus, H.E. Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan in Islamabad on August 31,
Andrei G. Ermolovich, called on Minister for Commerce, 2015 to discuss the follow-up on decisions taken during

the visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan to
Belarus and the finalization of five years
strategic plan on Fast Track Economic
cooperation shared during the aforesaid
visit. Belarus has offered to supply Paki-
stan’s entire line of engineering products,
from trucks to mining equipment and har-
vesters

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APGR&CIS
Celebrated 70th Anniversary of Victory Day

in Great Patriotic War

Report: Ashique Hamdani

The Association of Pakistan Gradu-
ate from Russia and CIS in collabo-
ration with Embassy of Russian Fed-
eration and office of honorary consul
of Russian Federation Lahore Paki-
stan are jointly organizing a celebra-
tion of 70th Victory day anniversary
of Great Patriotic War 1941-45 at

PNCA, F-5/1 auditorium Islamabad today. Contribution and sacrifices of
soviet people in great patriotic war, impacts of Great Patriotic War
1941-45 within the World War II and contribution and sacrifices of
the British India are on the agenda of the program. The “Great Patri-
otic War” was a decisive factor in World War II, along the many fronts
of the Eastern Front between Soviet Union and Nazi Germany with its
allies, during the period from 22th June 1941 to 9th May 1945. The
Nazi invasion of the USSR heralded the beginning of the most titanic
battle in the history of humanity. The war ended in complete defeat for
the Nazi Germany less than four years later with the fall of Berlin on
May 9, 1945. Over sacrifices of 30,000,000 soviet citizen and soldiers
died in the struggle to liberate the Motherland from the fascist aggres-

sors, which decided the fate of whole
world. The celebration was held at
PNCA Auditorium at F-5/1 Islamabad.
The Charge D Affairs of Russian Fed-
eration and other highest dignitaries of
federal government, high officials, dip-
lomats, business community, civil soci-
ety and media personnel would also at-
tend the event.

APGR& CIS Celebrated 70th Anniversary of
Great Patriotic War

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70th Anniversary of Great Patriotic War

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Karachi: 70th Anniversary of Great Patriotic War

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Karachi hosted a Recep-
tion to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patri-
otic War.The Reception was attended by members of the Parliament of
the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Provincial Assembly of Sindh, po-
litical leaders, representatives of the civil society, Consular corps of
Karachi, business community and media. The Guests of Honour of the
Reception were Honourable Mr. Raza Rabbani, Chairman, Senate of the

Islamic Republic of Pakistan;
Honourable Mr. Agha Siraj
Durrani, Speaker, Provincial
Assembly Sindh; Vice Admiral
Mr. Syed Arifullah Hussaini,

Olympic Games-1980:
35th Anniversary Celebrated in Karachi

Russian Center for Science and Culture Karachi celebrated 35th anniversary of
the Olympic Games-1980 held in Moscow. Director of RCSC, Mr. Zozulya wel-

comed the guest
and briefed about
the history of the
XXII.Summer Olym-
pic Games. A photo
exhibition, kickbox-
ing followed by con-
cert held during
celebration.

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Dr, Professor Hassan PFUR Alumnae Dr. Hassan Shah, Appointed as
Shah, an Alumni of Vice Chancellor GV University Lahore
Russian People Friend-
ship University Mos-

cow has been appointed as Vice Chancellor of GC University Lahore. Honoring
contribution of
Professor Dr. Has-
san Shah in phys-

ics and education,
Government of
Pakistan awarded
him “Sitara Imtiaz”

the highest civil
award in Paki-
stan.Association of

Pakistani Gradu-

ates congratulates
on his appointment and expresses
wishes for his success

Moscow 868th Anniversary: Pakistan Army Band performed

during celebration. Pakistani com-
munity and official Embassy of
Pakistan including Brigadier Mr.
Amer Naveed Warriach, Raja Ab-
dul Wahab, Israr Ahmed, Mr.
Habib Shah, Khalil-ur-Rehman
Muhammad Bhatti, Dr. Abrar
Khan, Syed Ishtiaq Hussain

This year Moscow celebrated its
868th anniversary over 500 events,
including 300 concerts, almost 250
tours and excursions and activities
in 100 city parks, almost 10 million
people participated in the celebra-

tions. Hamdani, Malik Shahbaz and large number Pakistani

Band from expats also participated in celebration ceremonies
P a k i s t a n of Moscow City.

Army, per-

formed

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Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov Yevgeny 1929-2015

in 1962 the scientific society. From 30 Decem-
ber 1970 to 1977, he served as Deputy Direc-
tor of Institute of World Economy and Inter-
national Relations of the USSR Academy of
Sciences. From 1977 to 1985 he was Director
of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the
USSR Academy of Sciences. During this time
he was also First Deputy Chairman of the So-
viet Peace Committee, In 1985 he returned to
the Institute of World Economy and Interna-
tional Relations, serving as Director until 1989.

Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov ( 29 Primakov got involved in politics in 1989, as the
October 1929 – 26 June 2015) was a Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Union,
Russian politician and diplomat who one of two houses of the Soviet parliament.
served as Prime Minister of Russia From 1990 until 1991 he was a member of So-
from 1998 to 1999. During his long viet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's Presidential
career, he also served as Foreign Min- Council. He served as Gorbachev's special en-
ister, Speaker of the Supreme Soviet voy to Iraq in the run-up to the Persian Gulf
of the Soviet Union, Foreign Minister War, in which capacity he held talks with President Saddam Hussein. Primakov
and Prime Minster of Russian Federa- served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from January 1996 until September
tion. Primakov was an academician 1998. As foreign minister, he gained respect at home and abroad the reputation
(Arabist) and a member of the Pre- as a tough but pragmatic supporter of Russia's interests and as an opponent of
sidium of the Russian Academy of NATO's expansion into the former Eastern bloc, though on 27 May 1997, after
Sciences. 5 months of negotiation with NATO Secretary general Javier Solana, Russia
signed the Foundation Act.

He was also famously an advocate of multilateralism as an alternative to Ameri-
can global hegemony following the collapse of the USSR and the end of the Cold
War. Primakov called for a Russian foreign policy based on low-cost mediation
while expanding influence towards the Middle East and the former Soviet re-
publics. Beginning in 1999, he promoted Russia, China, and India as a "strategic
triangle" to counterbalance the United States.

Primakov was born in Kiev, Ukrainian As prime minister, Primakov was given credit for forcing some very difficult
SSR, Soviet Union, now Ukraine, and reforms in Russia, most of them, such as the tax reform, became major suc-
grew up in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR. His cesses. His opposition to perceived US unilateralism was popular among Rus-
mother was a doctor and cousin of sians. On 24 March 1999, Primakov was heading to Washington, D.C. for an offi-
the famous physiologist Yakov Kir- cial visit. Flying over the Atlantic Ocean, he learned that NATO had started to
shenblat. He was educated at the bomb Yugoslavia. Primakov decided to cancel the visit, ordered the plane to
Moscow Institute of Oriental Stud- turn around over the ocean and returned to Moscow in a manoeuvre popularly
ies, graduating in 1953 and did post- dubbed "Primakov's Loop".
graduate work at Moscow State Uni-
versity. From 1956 to 1970, he Ultimately, Yeltsin resigned at the end of the year and was succeeded by his
worked as a journalist for Soviet ra- last prime minister, Vladimir Putin.
dio and a Middle Eastern correspon-
dent for Pravda newspaper. Before Yeltsin’s resignation, Primakov supported the Fatherland – All Russia
electoral faction, which at that time was the major opponent of the pro-Putin
As the Senior Researcher of the In- Unity, and launched his presidential bid. Soon he became an adviser to Putin and
stitute of World Economy and Inter- a political ally.
national Relations, Primakov entered

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Gennadiy Seleznyov 1947 – 2015

Former chairman of Russia’s lower house of parlia- Seleznyov originally supported the new President Vladimir Putin when the latter
ment Gennady Seleznyov has died at the age of 67. made a majority, making an alliance with the centrists and the ultra-rightist Lib-
Mr. Seleznyov served as the second Speaker of eral Democratic Party of Russia. He supported Putin on most issues. When in 2001
Duma from 1996 to 2003. He was Chairman Russian the communists lost many seats he surprisingly did not protest. Seleznyov then
Business Council for Cooperation with Pakistan. He said that the Communist Party had to adapt to the new generation and to adopt
actively participated in Intergovernmental Commis- liberal social values creating a Eurocommunist party. However, party leader Gen-
sion on trade, economic, scientific and technical nadiy Zyuganov dismissed such calls and in 2002 Seleznyov was expelled from the
cooperation between Russia and Pakistan. party.
Following his expulsion, Seleznyov remained the Duma Speaker. However, he was
A proposal to remember Gennady Nikolaevich was frequently attacked by both the leftists and the rightists. He received support
made by the Chairman of the Duma Sergey from former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and was considered a Social De-
Naryshkin. “Let’s remember him and honor a trice mocrat. In 2003 the party United Russia supporting President Putin took the ma-
of silence- he made an outstanding contribution to jority in the Duma and Boris Gryzlov became the new Speaker. Seleznov stood for
the establishment of the Russian parliamentary the Duma as the leader of a new party, the Party of Russia's Rebirth. The party did
system and in the development of the Russian very badly although Seleznov won a single member mandate in St Petersburg,
statehood”. Born at Serov in Sverdlovsk Oblast, beating liberal MP Irina Khakamada.
Gennadiy Seleznyov went to school from 1954 to
1964. He went to study journalism and joined the Association of the Pakistani graduates, Russia and CIS and editorial
communist party. In 1969 he finished university and board of Vipusknik is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Gen-
started working for the Pravda newspaper. After nady Nikolayevich Seleznyov. be remember warmly.
the Communist Party of the Soviet Union was out-
lawed in 1991 Seleznyov quit it. In 1993, however, Mother of Yazdani brothers passed away
he joined the Communist Party of the Russian Fed-
eration led by Gennadiy Zyuganov. Mother of our dear friends and Vipuskink
from Рудн Tariq Yazdani, and Abid Yaz-
In the 1995 Parliamentary elections in Russia the dani passed away. She was very kind,
Communist Party took the majority. However, humble and dedicated women. There’s
Zyuganov did not become the speaker of the Duma always a special place in all of our hearts
as he was too busy with his 1996 Presidential cam- for her, just like there’s a special place in
paign. Instead, he offered the job to his fellow com- every mother’s heart for her children.
munist Gennadiy Seleznyov. Seleznyov took office We all are deeply grieved for this loss.
in 1996. APGR&CIS, expresses it condolence to
Yazdani brothers, Arif Yazdani, Tariq
As speaker Seleznyov protested against many re- Yazdani, and Abid Yazdani for this un-
forms of President Boris Yeltsin and the Party re- bearable loss
jected several reforms like the proposed complete
denationalization of land in 1998. When Prime Min- Karpenko Liudmyla Petrivna
ister Sergei Kiriyenko opened the markets, Selezn-
yov protested saying the Russian economy wasn't The Dean of Medical faculty of the PFU Ms.
ready yet. In 1999 the Communist Party once again Karpenko Liudmyla Petrivna paased away in
took the largest number of seats and Seleznyov was Moscow. She has more than 30 years worked
re-inaugurated.In 1999 Gennadiy Seleznyov also ran as Deputy and first Deputy Dean of the Medical
for governor of the Moscow Region. However, he faculty of the PFU. Scientist and educator L. P.
lost to the former general and vice presidential Karpenko enjoyed great respect among teachers
candidate Boris Gromov and students her faculty. Her memory will remain
with all who knew her.

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Pakistan Community Association Russia Oath taking ceremony

We intend to further develop multi-
faceted co-operation with Russia .
Strengthening our friendship and
long-term partnership not only
meets the interests of our peoples
but also serves as a significant fac-
tor of maintaining regional stability
and security in the region.” He said

Oath taking ceremony of newly dination Secretary; Adnan Ahmed that Pakistani community residing in
elected body of Pakistan Commu- took oath for next 2 years. Ad- Russian Federation can contribute a
nity Association (Mera Pakistan) dressing the event Ambassador lot in people to people relations,
Moscow was held at World Trade said that Pakistan highly values its business and cultural relations be-
Center. Ambassador of Pakistan partnership with Russian Federation tween both countries.
His Excellency Zaheer Ahmed Jun-
jua was the Chief Guest. Newly
elected body including Chairman;
Noor Habib Shah, Senior Vice
President; Dr. Zahid Ali Khan, Vice
President; Dr. Abrar Khan, Mehboob
Bhutte, General Secretary; Syed
Ishtiaq Hussain Hamdani and Coor-

Pakistan Embassy in Moscow: Inaugurating of new Consular Hall

Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua in-
augurated new Consular Hall at the
Pakistan Embassy in Moscow on
August 24, 2015 in a simple and
elegant ceremony. The ceremony
was attended by prominent guests
from the Pakistani diasporas in
Russia. In his address, the Ambas-
sador underscored the importance
of providing best possible consular

services to the Pakistani diasporas as well as citizens of Russia. He termed
consular services as “the face of the Embassy”. He also called for unity
among the Pakistani community in Russia and urged for continued efforts to
promote better image of Pakistan.

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12 contracts $42m: Pakistan signed with Belarus

Business leaders of Pakistan The Chairman of the Belarusian had shown interest in fabrics, par-
and Belarus signed 12 contracts Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ticularly poly-viscose manufactured in
worth $42 million . Mikhail Myatlikov, told newsmen that Belarus, he said.He expressed keen
The contracts were signed af- the Belarusian companies were eager interest to set up a joint enterprise
ter meetings at the Pak-Belarus to introduce their products in Paki- to manufacture goods from Belarusian
business forum organised by stan. He said talks with the business flax and Pakistani cotton.
the Board of Investment in Is- community would be held at a local Speaking at the business forum, the
lamabad Pakistan. chamber of commerce and industry on chairman of Amkodor Holding Com-
Led by Minister for Industries Tuesday. pany, Alexander Shakutin, said that
Vitaly Vovk, representatives of The Chairman of Bellegprom Concern, his company was prepared to open its
36 companies from Belarus Niko-lai Yefimchik said that Belarus special-purpose vehicles plant in Paki-
working in the fields of farm was Pakistan’s large market in light stan.
machinery, agricultural inputs, industry. Pakistani business concerns
engineering, oil refining, medicine,
chemicals, light industry, minerals and
gems and jewellery took part in the
forum.
Pakistan is one of the key markets
for Belarusian tractors outside the
Common-wealth of Independent
States, with annual supplies of around
4,000 units. Besides, major exports
to Pakistan include potash fertilisers
and synthetic fibre, while Belarus
imports textiles, leather, rice, fruits
and leather products.

APGR&CIS Participated in Pakistan-Belarus High level Visits

Chairman APGR&CIS Dr. Zahid Hasan declaring Is-
actively participated during the visit lamabad and
of President of Belarus Alexander Minsk as sis-
Lukashenko in Karachi and Prime Min- ter cities.
ister Nawaz Sharif visit to Minsk, “It is heart-
Belarus. During these visit Pakistan ening to see
and Belarus signed several informa- that both
tion, culture, education, scientific countries
cooperation, information technology, have opened
forestry and agriculture including their resident missions at ambassadorial level in the two capitals. Pakistan at-
taches great importance to its relations with Belarus,” said the prime minister.

“The dynamic leadership of President Lukashenko has propelled
the relationship between Pakistan and Belarus to new heights,”
added the premier. “We want bilateral cooperation with Paki-
stan in all fields,” said the president of Belarus. “We would also
like to participate in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
projects. Pakistan has a good friend in Belarus,” stated by
President Lukashenko.

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Russian Trade Representative Mr. Yuri Kozlov visited Lahore and Faisalabad.

Punjab Looks For Agriculture Cooperation with Russia

Pakistani agricultural commodities are of

international standards and best flavour
and this year Kinnow worth Rs. 200 million

has been exported.

This was stated by Minister for Agriculture

Russia wants to strengthen cooperation with Paki- Dr. Farrukh Javed during a meeting with a
delegation of Russian Trade Representa-
stan in technical and economic fields and enhance tives under the leadership of Mr. Yurk M.
trade and business ties with Pakistan. This was Kozlov on Thursday. Director General Agri-
stated by Head of Trade Representative of Russian culture Extension Dr. Anjum Ali was also
Federation‚ during these meetings. Yuri Kozlov
pledged to remove bottlenecks for trade between present. Dr. Farrukh said that Russia was a
huge and lucrative market for our agricul-
the two countries. He said Russian companies are tural commodities. He said we were planning to increase cooperation in
making huge investment in the energy sector in
research and development with Russia in agriculture sector. The Punjab
Pakistan to help the country overcome energy cri- government is interested in increasing exports of potatoes and oranges
sis. He said that Pakistani businessmen should ex-
plore untapped Russian market to get right place to Russia.

for Pakistani products due to high quality. He ex-
pressed the optimism that both Pakistan and Rus-
sian businessmen could enter into joint ventures to
benefit each other in their respective businesses to
push level of bilateral trade to new heights with a
little sector specific effort.
At LCCI he met with Mr. Mian Nauman Kabir, Syed
Mehmood Ghaznavi, Mian Shakeel Ahmed and Sha-
hid Khalil during visit of Lahore. Engineer Rizwan
Ashraf, M Farhan Latif, Amir Nawaz, Dr. Habib
Aslam Gaba, Dr. Abdul Naveed and others discussed
trade opportunities during the visit of Faisalabad at
FCCI. Chief Editor Vipusknik Dr. Shahid Hasan.

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Russian Ambassador Met Russia-Pakistan Agreed for
Privatization Minster agricultural cooperation

Pakistan has invited Russian com- Russia and Pakistan agreed to en-

panies to participate in privatisa- hance the scope of agricultural sci-

tion of Pakistan Steel Mill, during entific research in order to extract

the meeting between Ambassador maximum benefit from modern agri-

of Russian Federation, Mr. Alexey cultural technology. This was stated

Y. Dedov and Minister of State for in meeting between Mr. Seerat As-

Privatisation and Chairman of Pri- ghar Jaura, Federal Secretary for

vatisation Ministry of National Food Security &

Commission Research and Mr. Yuri Kozlov, Trade

Mohammad Representative of the Russian Fed-

Zubair. During meeting Russian am- eration in Pakistan. Russian Trade

bassador was briefed about next privi- Consultant Mr. Dmitry Vikhlyaev

tisation of Pakistan. and Dr Shahid Hasan was also pre-

This meeting was highly important sent in meeting. It was agreed to

because Pak Steel was built by Russian invite a Russian agriculture delega-

in 70s. Experts believes that Russia can tion in October to visit Pakistan.

provide best solution to resolve Pak Steel renovations and Federal Secretary shows interest in

upgrading issues with technology and financing. Prioritizing Russian mineral based organic fertil-

izer to introduce in Pakistan, which
Russia in privatization of Pak Steel is in the best interest of increases productivity and quality of agriculture products
Pakistan.
and cultivated land.

Ufa: Russian Federation

Ufa is capital city of The Republic of Bashkortostan, good basis for strong, long-term sustainable eco-

which is among the 10 largest and most developed nomic growth.

industrial and agricultural regions of the Russian President: Rustem Zakiyevich Khamitov (appointed July
Federation, accounting for about 2% of the Federa- 2010) Population: 4,065,993 Area: 142,947 square
tion’s GDP. The economy is based on well-diversified kmCapital: Ufa (population 1,064,000), 1,567 km from
and high valued-added industries, which are sup- Moscow
ported by prudent fiscal management and a low level Other major cities: Sterlitamak (264,400), Salavat
of indebtedness.
(158,500), Neftekamsk (122,300), Oktyabrsky

The economy of the Republic is dominated by oil refin- (108,700)

ing, the petrochemical industry and machine building, Time zone: Moscow +2, GMT +5, EST+10, Geogra-

which together with the federal programme for socio- phy: Bashkortostan occupies most of the southern part

economic development and growing private investment of the Ural mountains. It is European Russia's link to

provide a Siberia. It borders Perm, Chelyabinsk and Tatarstan.

The Belaya River, part of the

Unified Deepwater Transport

System, flows through the re-

gion.Urban popula-

tion: 64% Rural population: 36%,

Ethnic make-up: more than 100

different nationalities, including

Bashkirs, Russians and Tatars

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VIPUSKNIK

Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and CIS

Chief Editor Editorial Board
Dr. Shahid Hasan
Ashique Hamdani, Saleem Malik,
Email: drhasan47@gmail.com
Call+923364587263 Engineer Iftikhar Ali