Islamabad: The Embassy of Russia in cooperation with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a seminar dedicated to the role of Sarvar Azimov in advancing Soviet-Pakistani relations from 1974 to 1980.
The event was attended by Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, ambassadors of CIS member states accredited in Islamabad, Chairman of the Council of the Association of Russian Diplomats Igor Khalevinsky, chairman of the ISSI Board of Governors Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Ambassador for Russian Science and Education Dr. Shahid Hasan, chairman of the Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and the CIS Dr. Ashraf Nizami as well as representatives of Russian and Pakistani academic communities.
The keynote speaker, Anvar S. Azimov, retired Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Senior Research Fellow at MGIMO University, shared insights into the legacy of his father, the prominent Soviet statesman, writer, and diplomat Sarvar Azimov.
Ambassador Khorev highlighted Sarvar Azimov’s distinguished service record and his substantial contribution to strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors. These efforts laid a solid foundation for further development of Soviet-Pakistani relations.
Anvar Azimov underscored that Sarvar Azimov’s dedication to his country, combined with his respect for Pakistan, enabled him to build constructive relations with the Pakistani leadership, including Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and later President Ziaul Haq.
