PM Imran Khan leaves for Russia on two-day official visit

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Russia on a two-day official visit on Wednesday on the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

He is accompanied by federal ministers and high-ranking officers. He will reach Moscow tonight.

According to Foreign Office spokesperson, the prime minister will attend the bilateral summit during his visit. During the summit, the two leaders will review the entire array of bilateral relations, including energy cooperation. They will also have wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and situation in Afghanistan.

He 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