PM Imran Khan leaves for Moscow on two-day official visit at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (SABAH): Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Moscow on his two-day official visit to Russia from Wednesday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
Federal Ministers Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Asad Umar and Hammad Azhar as well as Commerce Advisor Abdul Razak Dawood and National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Wasim Yusuf and MNA Amir Mahmood Kiani are accompanying the Prime Minister.
The bilateral summit between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be the highlight of the visit.
Besides, the Prime Minister will visit the biggest mosque of Russia and Islamic Centre in Moscow. Important leadership of Russia, including Deputy Prime Minister, investors, and businessmen will also meet Imran Khan.
During his meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Imran Khan will exchange views on international and regional issues. They will also discuss bilateral relations, especially cooperation in the energy sector. Matters pertaining to Islamophobia and situation in Afghanistan will also be come under discussion.
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit will strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia.
It is pertinent to mention that Imran Khan is the first Prime Minister, who is vising Russia after two decades.
The Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues.
The visit of the Prime Minister will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia bilateral relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields.
In a tweet, Russian Foreign Office has said President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold talks in Moscow today (Thursday).
The Leaders will discuss the main issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as topical regional affairs, including the developments in South Asia.