The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), in collaboration with Kazan Federal University (KFU) of Russia, successfully convened the first Pakistan-Russia International Conference on February 1819, 2025, at the Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi. The event, themed “The Evolving Pakistan-Russia Relationship in a Changing Global Order,” aimed to explore and enhance bilateral ties across various sectors, including education, culture, trade, and defense.
The conference commenced with a plenary session where Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of FUUAST, delivered an opening address emphasizing the pivotal role of academic collaborations in strengthening Pakistan-Russia relations. While Dr. Timirkhan Alishev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at KFU, discussed the existing academic connections between Russian and Pakistani universities.
The conference featured video messages from Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, and Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia. Both dignitaries extended their greetings to the participants and expressed optimism about the future of Pakistan-Russia relations. Additionally, Andrey Viktorovich Fedorov, Consul General of Russia in Karachi, provided an overview of the historical and prospective developments in relations between the two countries.
Spanning two dynamic days, the event featured 25 thought-provoking sessions, bringing together over 100 esteemed researchers in international relations, political science, economics, and security affairs. A distinguished assembly of experts including academics, media professionals, diplomats, think tank members, social activists, and influential personalities actively engaged in insightful discussions. The sessions delved into fundamental themes such as strengthening defense collaborations, advancing key energy projects, and unlocking new avenues for trade and infrastructure development between Russia and Pakistan, promoting meaningful dialogue and strategic partnerships.
The success of the conference was attributed to the dedicated efforts of the organizing and scientific committees, including members from FUUAST, KFU. The conference successfully fostered dialogue and collaboration between Russian and Pakistani academic institutions, paving the way for future partnerships in education and research. The announcement of the next conference in Kazan, Russia, in 2026 reflects the commitment of both nations to continue this academic and cultural exchange.
FUUAST & KFU host Pakistan – Russia international conference
