💬 Russian diplomat and political scientist Anvar Azimov: “One cannot overlook the growing importance of Islamabad’s peacekeeping and mediation role in strengthening regional security. (...) Pakistan has proven itself to be a significant and effective player in resolving external problems not directly related to its interests.” Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, son of the former Soviet Ambassador to Pakistan Sarvar Azimov, PhD in History, Senior Research Fellow at the Eurasian Studies Institute of MGIMO University, Anvar Azimov dwells on Pakistan’s role in resolving the Middle East crisis, Russia’s interests in South Asia, and Sarvar Azimov’s contribution to strengthening Russia-Pakistan friendship. 📎 Read the article in full. 📸: New Eastern Outlook magazine