Foreign Minister leaves for Russia today to discuss regional issues

1519022554Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif is paying a four day visit to Russian Federation from today at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

During his stay in Moscow, the Foreign Minister will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart.

The two sides would deliberate upon the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The visit would provide opportunity to explore ways and means to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic, trade and investment, defence, education and cultural fields.

Russia enjoys a special place in Pakistan’s foreign policy. The relations between the two countries have been growing steadily in all fields. Regular high level exchanges between the two countries in the last few years is a manifestation of mutual desire of both  sides for translating political good will into a substantive and multidimensional partnership.

The two countries are also celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

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