Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing, where the two leaders expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, President Putin said Russia enjoys excellent relations with Pakistan and looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties further. He noted that Pakistan is currently facing a natural calamity and expressed sorrow over the losses caused by recent floods. Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s desire to enhance relations with Russia, particularly in trade and other areas of cooperation. He stressed that Pakistan is keen to broaden collaboration with Moscow across multiple sectors. The premier further emphasised Pakistan\u2019s commitment to fostering peace, development, and prosperity in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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