Moscow: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. An agreement, to this respect, was signed by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Chairman of the Russian State Duma Volodin Vyacheslav Victorovich in Moscow today. According to Radio Pakistan, the agreement aims to enhance ties between the two legislative bodies and establish permanent cooperation mechanisms through parliamentary committees, commissions, and parliamentary friendship groups. This move is expected to strengthen the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. During his visit to Moscow, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also met with the first deputy chairman council of muftis, Damir Mukhetdinov, at the Moscow Cathedral Mosque. In this meeting, the speaker welcomed Russia's stance on Islamophobia and President Vladimir Putin's statement on respect for holy religious personalities. This acknowledgment emphasizes the shared values and respec t for religious sentiments between the two nations. The agreement and meetings signify a new chapter in Pakistan-Russia relations, focusing on legislative cooperation and cultural understanding. This development marks a positive step forward in international diplomacy and bilateral partnerships.