KARACHI: Russia’s Ambassador Alexey Y. Dedov has said that issues hampering smooth trade between the two countries would be discussed at the next meeting of Russia-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation likely to be held this year.

Speaking at a meeting during his visit to Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, the Russian ambassador extended support to Pakistan in effectively dealing with its ongoing energy crisis.

He said the Russian government was seriously working on organising a single country exhibition in Pakistan by in September this year.

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