Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded over the election of the Shahbaz Sharif as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.
In a message the Russian embassy in Islamabad has tweeted: President Putin congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan, expressed hope that Shehbaz Sharif’s activities will contribute to further development of ????????-???????? cooperation
It further sought partner interaction on Afghan settlement and countering international terrorism.