PM Shehbaz Likely to Visit Russia in December
According to government sources, a meeting with President Putin is also likely, with energy cooperation among the possible topics. The visit has not been officially confirmed.
PM Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Russia in early December and may meet President Putin, with energy cooperation likely on the agenda, sources say.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Russia during the first week of December, with a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin also likely, according to government sources. The visit and the meeting have not been confirmed in an official announcement.
Possible Agenda
Bilateral relations, regional developments and areas of mutual cooperation.
Long-term cooperation in the energy sector, including Russian oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas pipeline projects, given Pakistan’s need for reliable energy supplies and its efforts to explore different fuel sources.
Broader avenues for economic and diplomatic cooperation between Islamabad and Moscow.
Any long-term energy arrangements would depend on the outcome of the talks and on commercial, technical and policy considerations. Further details on the schedule and issues to be discussed are awaited.
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