Embassy of Russia, Islamabad
Appearance
Embassy of Russia in Islamabad | |
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Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Address | Diplomatic Enclave, Sector 4 |
Ambassador | Danila Ganich |
Website | Embassy of Russia in Islamabad |
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Russia to Pakistan. The post of Russian Ambassador to Pakistan is currently held by Danila Ganich , incumbent since 11 April 2019.[1] There is a consulate general in Karachi, and an honorary consul is based in Lahore.[2]
Overview
[edit]The first Russian embassy was established in Karachi on 1 May 1948 with the beginning of diplomatic relations with Pakistan. In August 1960 the capital was moved from Karachi to Islamabad, with the embassy in Karachi becoming a consulate-general, while a new embassy was established in Islamabad.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ambassador H.E. Danila V. Ganich". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Karachi: About the consulate general". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia). Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2019.