Ahead of historic visit to Russia, PM Imran Khan gives important statement on Ukraine conflict

Ahead of historic visit to Russia, PM Imran Khan gives important statement on Ukraine conflict

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan said military conflicts do not solvethe problems while stressing the need for a peaceful solution amid theUkraine crisis.

Speaking in an interview with Russia TV, the premier mentioned that theprevailing Ukraine crisis would be resolved peacefully as the consequencesof the looming situation would have a direct impact on the developingcountries in form of a shortage of food supply and soaring oil prices.

As Russia ordered troops to enter disputed regions in eastern Ukraine, Khansaid it is insane to have conflict, with an idea to have people die.

PM said the consequences of such conflict for the developing world will bedisastrous which is already trying to reel from the aftermath of theCovid-19 pandemic and the skyrocketing inflation.

Meanwhile, PM said that greater cooperation between the US, China andRussia will benefit mankind much more than the conflict. He also hinted atstrengthening bilateral relations with Russia and that he looks forward tohis Moscow visit.

Commenting on peace in the region, Prime Minister said the incumbentgovernment first approached India after coming to power in order to resolvethe outstanding Kashmir dispute.

Khan, however, lamented that New Delhi has been taken over the racistideology inspired by Nazis.