ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for a two-day visit to Russia today where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to details, PM Imran Khan was invited to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin. The situation in Afghanistan and important issues including Islamophobia will be discussed during the meeting.
Relations between Pakistan and Russia are deep based on the spirit of regional cooperation and mutual goodwill. The prime minister will be accompanied by members of the Federal Cabinet for a two-day visit to Russia.
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The visit to Russia is considered important in the context of the Ukraine conflict in the international media. PM Imran Khan has made it clear that Pakistan stands by diplomacy, not by conflict.
In an interview two days ago today, the prime minister said that the world could not afford another cold war. The visit to Russia was planned before the Ukraine crisis. The invitation to visit was given long ago.
The Prime Minister said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to an unreasonable burden on developing countries, affecting the global supply chain would lead to an energy crisis and various commodities would become more expensive.