Prime Minister Imran Khan reaches Moscow on historic two-day visit

MOSCOW (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan reached Moscow on a historic two-day visit on Thursday.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor V Morgulov welcomed the prime minister at the airport. A smartly turned out contingent presented the guard of honour.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting Moscow on the invitation of Russian 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.