Russia closely watching developments in Pakistan

Moscow, Feb 21 (UNI) Russia today said it was closely watching the developments in Pakistan, following the February 18 Parliamentary Election.

It expressed hope that the political forces that gained a majority in Parliament would be able to form a coalition.

''We hope the political forces that gained a majority in Parliament will reach an agreement to form a broad coalition,'' official spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Mikhail Kamynin said in a statement.

''Russia is closely watching the developments in Pakistan, following the February 18 Parliamentary Election,'' he added.

''We hope the new government will be able to resolve tasks of vital importance - strengthening, and making more effective, the fight against Pakistan's main threat - terrorism - as well as creating the socio-economic conditions necessary to strengthen national security,'' Mr Kamynin stressed.

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