ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in regional trade as transportation of fruits has been started to Russia via land route.
In this regard, 16 trucks of National Logistics Corporation (NLC) laden with oranges have entered into two Russian cities of Grozny and Derbent covering almost 6000 kilometers’ distance.
Russia appreciated the efforts of the NLC for the promotion of bilateral trade between both nations.
Earlier, the NLC also provided logistic support to export meat, bananas, and seafood to Central Asian Republics states and China.
Pakistan-Russia Trade
It may be noted that Pakistan placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a new agreement struck between Islamabad and Moscow in April 2023.
Experts said that the launch of shipping services reshaped trade ties between both nations, with immense business opportunities and the potential to extend bilateral trade up to 20 billion dollars.
The direct cargo service drastically reduced shipping time from a month to eighteen days.
