Yuri Gagarin’s monument unveiled in F-9 Park
The Russian embassy has installed the first-ever monument in recognition of the decade-old diplomatic relations and friendship between the Russian Federation and Pakistan by unveiling a monument honouring Yuri Gagarin — the first human being who travelled into space.
The monument has been installed at Islamabad’s F-9 Fatima Jinnah Park, marking a new chapter in Russia–Pakistan scientific and cultural cooperation, said a statement issued by the Embassy of the Russian Federation.
The ceremony was attended by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, Pakistan’s Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, and the Russian pilot-cosmonaut and Hero of Russia Elena Serova.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Tsivilev said, “This is the greatest feat in our shared history. A huge number of scientists are engaged in space research. Let this work benefit all countries of the world.”
He also announced that Islamabad would host a Russia–Pakistan conference next year, dedicated to advancing cooperation in cosmonautics and space infrastructure — a development welcomed by both sides as a major step towards expanding bilateral scientific collaboration.
The inauguration coincided with the 10th meeting of the Russia–Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, currently underway in Islamabad.
The Russian Embassy expressed gratitude to the International Charitable Fund “Dialogue of Cultures – United World” for donating the bust of Yuri Gagarin, to the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange for its support in the installation, and to Pakistani authorities for facilitating the project.
