Pakistani PM is to visit Russia on 23rd February
At the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay an official visit to Russia on 23-24 February 2022.
This statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad today. The statement said that Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the Cabinet.
The bilateral summit will be the highlight of the visit.
It is pertaining to mention here that Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues. During the Summit meeting, the two leaders will review the entire array of bilateral relations including energy cooperation.
Both the country will also have wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and situation in Afghanistan.
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.
Imran Khan’s visit is an official visit that is also confirmed by MOFA at Islamabad.
A source said that The visit, which comes amid heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions, is expected to focus on bilateral ties, particularly economic and trade cooperation.
