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BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines. Of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing. Where the two leaders expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion, President Putin said Russia enjoys excellent relations with Pakistan and looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties further.
He noted that Pakistan is currently facing a natural calamity and expressed sorrow over the losses caused by recent floods.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to enhance relations with Russia, particularly in trade and other areas of cooperation. He stressed that Pakistan is keen to broaden collaboration with Moscow across multiple sectors.
The premier further emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to fostering peace, development, and prosperity in the region.
PM Shehbaz arrived in Beijing from Tianjin by bullet train after attending the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
He was received by Wang Hong, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress at the South Railway Station in Beijing.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. And Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi were also accompanying the premier.
Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wherein both leaders reaffirmed their strong resolve to further deepen and strengthen. The bilateral partnership founded on strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China.
“Pakistan is very proud of China’s achievements,” the premier said, adding that Pakistan will always be ready to work with China on this great journey.
