ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin considers Pakistan as a key-partner of Moscow in South Asian and the Islamic world.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today received this special message from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The visiting Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov conveyed the special message of Vladimir Putin. Shulginov called on the Prime Minister in Lahore to discuss with him bilateral economic issues.

Russian Energy Minister Shulginov is the head of an 80-member Russian delegation which is holding 8th Round of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission in Islamabad today (Jan 20).
A delegation led by the Russian Energy Minister, Mr Nikolay Shulginov called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) January 19, 2023
Welcoming the delegation the Prime Minister highlighted the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with the Russian Federation. pic.twitter.com/8Itj7yp65R
Russian Energy Minister Shulginov is the head of an 80-member Russian delegation which is holding 8th Round of Pakistan-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission in Islamabad today (Jan 20).
During the bilateral meeting, PM Shehbaz and Russian Minister discussed the purchase of petroleum products from Russia on discounted rates.
Both the sides also discussed the supply of Russian oil and gas to Pakistan on a long-term basis.
PM Shehbaz welcomed the Russian delegation and he highlighted the significance Pakistan attached to its bilateral ties with Russia.
Premier also recalled his meeting with President Putin in Samarkand in Sept 2022. In that meeting, Pakistan and Russia decided to further strengthen their bilateral diplomatic and economic relationships, he added.

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