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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day visit to Russia from February 23 (Wednesday) on the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.
According to a statement issued on Monday, the bilateral summit will be the highlight of the visit of PM Imran Khan, who will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including the members of his cabinet.
The FO also highlighted that the two countries enjoyed friendly relations “marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues”.
“During the summit, the two leaders will review the entire array of bilateral relations, including energy cooperation. They will also have [a] wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and [the] situation in Afghanistan,” the statement added.
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, it concluded.
The premier’s visit comes at a time when tensions in the region are high with the United States and European powers fearing that Russia may invade bordering Ukraine as shelling on the front line separating Kyiv’s forces from Moscow-backed separatists spiked.
The bombardments have sent Ukrainians fleeing to cellars and other shelters, while some civilians have been evacuated.
In its own statement, the White House warned that it was still ready “to impose swift and severe consequences” should Russia invade. “And currently, Russia appears to be continuing preparations for a full-scale assault on Ukraine very soon,” US press secretary Jen Psaki said.
