PM Imran Khan laid floral wreath at monument of Russian World War II heroes

PM Imran Khan laid floral wreath at monument of Russian World War II heroes

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has laid a floral wreath at themonument of heroes killed in World War II during his historic visit toRussia.

Reports in local media said the premier visited the Tomb of the unknownsoldier to pay tribute to the Soviet soldiers killed during World War II.Members of the Prime Minister’s delegation were also present on theoccasion, it said.

In the first bilateral trip by a Pakistani prime minister after twodecades, Khan is set to meet Russian President Putin. Khan and Putin willreview the entire array of bilateral relations including energycooperation, a statement from the Foreign Office said.

Both sides will have a wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional andinternational issues, including Islamophobia and the situation inAfghanistan.

Islamabad and Moscow enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect,trust, and convergence of views on a range of international and regionalissues.

Upon arrival at the airport, the Pakistani PM was warmly received by DeputyRussian Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and officials of the PakistanEmbassy.