Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- Pakistan and Russia explored ways to expand cooperation in agriculture and livestock, focusing on machinery, fertilizers, pesticides and vaccines.

Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a meeting with Russian official Nikita Buzanov on Monday.

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The meeting discussed ways to convert bilateral relations into practical cooperation. Pakistan highlighted trade, technology and technical cooperation as key areas for agricultural development.

Rana Tanveer stressed the need for modern agricultural machinery to improve farm productivity and reduce production costs. He also called for greater mechanisation across th...