PM Imran embarks on two-day official visit to Russia

PM Imran embarks on two-day official visit to Russia

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Moscow on two-day official visit to Russia on Wednesday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), during a bilateral summit, PM Imran Khan and President Putin will review the entire array of bilateral relations including energy cooperation.

"They will also have a wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and the situation in Afghanistan," the statement added.

Important leadership of Russia, including deputy prime minister, investors, and businessmen will also meet Imran Khan.

Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues.

Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit will strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia.
Federal Ministers Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Asad Umar, and Hammad Azhar as well as Commerce Advisor Abdul Razak Dawood and National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf and MNA Amir Mahmood Kiani are accompanying the prime minister.

It is pertinent to mention that Imran Khan is the first prime minister, who is visiting Russia after two decades.