ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan held a high level consulting meeting in Moscow on Thursday to review the situation created by Russian invasion on Ukraine.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry, Moeed Yousef , Hamad Azhar and others including in the prime minister delegation.
The meeting discussed the changing situation of the world politic after the Russian attack, while the PM is in contact with concerned authorities and departments in Pakistan.
Moreover Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said in a tweet that speculations about the prime minister’s visit were misplaced. “The visit is proceeding and PM will return to Pakistan tonight as per scheduled,” the tweet added.
PM Khan has arrived in Moscow on his two days official visit to Russia on Wednesday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Igor Morgulov received the prime minister at the airport. At his arrival, Guard of Honor was also presented to 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. The leadership of Russia, including Deputy Prime Minister, investors, and businessmen will also meet Imran Khan.
During his meeting with President 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.
