Russian Deputy PM to visit Pakistan from Wednesday

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk is paying a two-day visit to Pakistan from Wednesday.

He will be accompanied by a high level delegation.

Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk will hold meetings with the President, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan and Russia enjoy cordial relations based on goodwill, amity and trust, which is reflected in the multi-faceted bilateral cooperation including in trade, energy and connectivity.