ISLAMABAD – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated PPPchairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on his appointment as new foreign ministerof Pakistan.
The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan shared Lavrov’s message on Twitter.
“High level of bilateral relations and readiness to further interaction tobenefit the two friendly nations noted in message,” read the tweet.
Lavrov said would be glad to see his Pakistani counterpart in Moscow.
On Thursday, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took oath as Pakistan’s foreignminister. President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to BilawalBhutto Zardari at a ceremony held at President’s House, where PrimeMinister Shehbaz Sharif was also present.
Bhutto scion, 33, has also clinched the title of youngest foreign ministerin the history of Pakistan and this is the first time he will be serving asa federal cabinet member.







