Russia has delivered the first batch of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the amount of 100,000 metric tons to Pakistan through Iran's Sarakhs Special Economic Zone.
Consultations on the second shipment are underway, according to the Russian embassy in Pakistan.
Russia has delivered the first batch of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the amount of 100 thousand metric tons to Pakistan through Iran's Sarakhs Special Economic Zone. Consultations on the second shipment are underway
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This is the first time Russia has exported LPG to Pakistan through Iran.
The move comes as Russia is looking to expand its energy exports to Asia amid Western sanctions.
Pakistan is a major importer of LPG, which is used for cooking, heating, and industrial purposes.
The country currently imports LPG from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Russian embassy in Pakistan said that the delivery of LPG through Iran is a "significant step" in strengthening the energy cooperation between the two countries.
It also said that the move will help Pakistan to meet its growing energy needs.
