🇷🇺🇵🇰 On October 27, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev met with Pakistani participants of the International Festival of Youth (IFY-2026), which took place on September 11–17 in Yekaterinburg and other major Russian cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Voronezh, Saransk and Khabarovsk. 🌐 Pakistan was represented at the Festival by around 230 young people. In total, the event brought together 10,000 talented participants from 191 countries. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the young Pakistanis shared their impressions with the Ambassador, recalling new friendships, memorable events and experiences they will cherish for years to come. They praised the Festival’s excellent organization and highlighted the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Russian culture and traditions, represent their country with pride, and exchange knowledge and experience in education, science, sports and the arts. 💬 One of the participants, Rabia Sultan, shared her thoughts: “What made this journey truly unforgettable was the kindness, warmth, and hospitality we received. Some experiences are simply beyond words and IFY-2026 is one of them. I returned home with beautiful memories, meaningful connections and my heart full of gratitude.” 🇷🇺 Ambassador Khorev thanked the young people for taking part in the Festival and emphasized the important role they play in strengthening the bonds of friendship between the peoples of Russia and Pakistan: “Pakistan’s talented and energetic youth plays a leading role in strengthening people-to-people dialogue between the citizens of our two countries. I encourage you not to stop there and seek new opportunities for cultural and humanitarian exchanges with your Russian peers.” #RussiaPakistan #IFY2026