Foreign Minister Khar’s official visit to Russia
(2012-02-06)
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Mr. Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia on 7-10 February 2012.
In Moscow, Foreign Minister Khar would hold in-depth talks with her Russian counterpart on expanding and diversifying Pakistan-Russia relations. They would also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Foreign Minister Khar would also have interaction with Russian parliamentarians and address the Institute of Oriental Studies.
Pakistan and Russia enjoy very cordial relations. The two countries have been exploring ways and means to inject further substance into the bilateral relationship, especially in the fields of energy, infrastructure development, agriculture and science and technology.
Pakistan attaches enormous importance to its relations with the Russian Federation. The Foreign Minister’s visit will help further augment bilateral ties to the mutual benefit of the two countries.
Islamabad
06 February 2012