Deputy PM of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk arrives in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk, has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan. He was warmly welcomed by Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Muhammad Khalid Jamali and Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Shafqat Ali Khan at the Islamabad Airport.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk will hold extensive talks with the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and call on the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Pakistan and Russia enjoy cordial relations based on goodwill, amity and trust, which is reflected in the multi-faceted bilateral cooperation including in trade, energy and connectivity.