PM Imran to attend September's Eastern Economic Forum in Russia on Putin's invitation

[RIP Pak LAW]

PM Imran to attend September's Eastern Economic Forum in Russia on Putin's invitation
Naveed SiddiquiUpdated July 06, 2019

From L: Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan pose for a photo prior to a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Bishkek on June 14, 2019. (Photo by Vyacheslav OSELEDKO / AFP) — AFP or licensors

Foreign Office sources on Saturday revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan will join the Eastern Economic Forum meeting in Russia in September on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to the sources, the invitation was extended by President Putin during the recently-held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting which both leaders had attended.

At the SCO summit, Prime Minister Imran had had an 'informal' talk with President Putin.

The sources further said the prime minister will be President Putin's guest of honour at the forum. It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister Modi will also be present at the September conference.

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Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year since 2015 in September, in Vladivostok, Russia. The forum seeks to encourage foreign investment in the Russian Far East.

Pakistan and Russia have both been on the same page regarding bringing long-term peace to Afghanistan. In December 2018, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Russia during a whirlwind four-nation tour.

The two sides "agreed to continue efforts, including through Moscow Format of Consultations, for supporting reconciliation under an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process", the Foreign Office said at the time.

Russain Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in his meeting with Qureshi, "acknowledged" Pakistan's efforts to achieve a political settlement in Afghanistan and offered his country's support to bring stability in the region, according to the statement.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations between Russia and Pakistan and developments in the regional situation, with Qureshi stating that Islamabad "greatly values" its relations with Moscow.

 

[IceCold]

So finally it began. Hopefully after his visit we can see President Putin making a trip to Pakistan.

 

[Awan68]

Never in our history have we ever been so successful in foreign policy, this reflects what Pakistan can achieve when military and civil govt are on the same page.

 

[python-000]

 

[Sugarcane]

Foreign Office sources on Saturday revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan will join the Eastern Economic Forum meeting in Russia in September on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to the sources, the invitation was extended by President Putin during the recently-held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting which both leaders had attended.

At the SCO summit, Prime Minister Imran had had an 'informal' talk with President Putin.

The sources further said the prime minister will be President Putin's guest of honour at the forum. It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister Modi will also be present at the September conference.

Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year since 2015 in September, in Vladivostok, Russia. The forum seeks to encourage foreign investment in the Russian Far East.

Pakistan and Russia have both been on the same page regarding bringing long-term peace to Afghanistan. In December 2018, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Russia during a whirlwind four-nation tour.

The two sides "agreed to continue efforts, including through Moscow Format of Consultations, for supporting reconciliation under an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process", the Foreign Office said at the time.

Russain Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in his meeting with Qureshi, "acknowledged" Pakistan's efforts to achieve a political settlement in Afghanistan and offered his country's support to bring stability in the region, according to the statement.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations between Russia and Pakistan and developments in the regional situation, with Qureshi stating that Islamabad "greatly values" its relations with Moscow.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1492473/p...economic-forum-in-russia-on-putins-invitation

 

[war&peace]

Never in our history have we ever been so successful in foreign policy, this reflects what Pakistan can achieve when military and civil govt are on the same page.

Under ZAB also Pakistan was very successful at foreign affairs front. IK is doing a great job under the circumstances.

 

[The Eagle]

Pakistani media channels reporting. Invitation was given by Vladmir Putin himself last month. IK will also address an international conference in Moscow during his visit.

Can we just try to search a bit more, bring in source from print media and post a good comprehensive Op instead rushing for the sake of posting a thread only. Whatever, FO releases it becomes the headline on TV and Print Media at the same time or I would say, an article is shared earlier than Tickers.

Foreign Office sources on Saturday revealed that Prime Minister Imran Khan will join the Eastern Economic Forum meeting in Russia in September on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to the sources, the invitation was extended by President Putin during the recently-held Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting which both leaders had attended.

At the SCO summit, Prime Minister Imran had had an 'informal' talk with President Putin.

The sources further said the prime minister will be President Putin's guest of honour at the forum. It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister Modi will also be present at the September conference.

Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year since 2015 in September, in Vladivostok, Russia. The forum seeks to encourage foreign investment in the Russian Far East.

Pakistan and Russia have both been on the same page regarding bringing long-term peace to Afghanistan. In December 2018, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Russia during a whirlwind four-nation tour.

The two sides "agreed to continue efforts, including through Moscow Format of Consultations, for supporting reconciliation under an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process", the Foreign Office said at the time.

Russain Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in his meeting with Qureshi, "acknowledged" Pakistan's efforts to achieve a political settlement in Afghanistan and offered his country's support to bring stability in the region, according to the statement.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations between Russia and Pakistan and developments in the regional situation, with Qureshi stating that Islamabad "greatly values" its relations with Moscow.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1492473/p...economic-forum-in-russia-on-putins-invitation

July to US and then Russia.... that too on invitation of Russian President. Now D.C will be thinking as how to keep close to us.

 

[Hiraa]

Excellent news this. Hope we can build some strategic relations with Russia as well.

 

[maximuswarrior]

Beautiful. Excellent development.

 

[xyx007]

Ties between Russia and Pakistan represent one of the 21st century’s most promising partnerships and perfectly embody the very essence of multipolarity. Trump Hard Policy against Pakistan is singing from the Afghan and Indian book and isolating Pakistan.Pakistan has suffered a lot in these last 10-15 years after joining the US war on terror.
There was a time when Russia used to look West for a long time, now Russia has started looking towards East and South. The SCO is a due organization. And Pakistan for a long time used to look to the United States as the only ally and trading partner, and of course Europe.
Pakistan has now opened up its vision of rather than being restricted to one or two countries, it’s just opened up. And this is a new world coming up, things are changing in the world. The world is changing. The power centers are changing, or there are different power centers growing. And so we hope that in this new world order our relationship with Russia keeps improving.

 

[Thəorətic Muslim]

Under ZAB also Pakistan had a very successful at foreign affairs front. IK is doing a great job under the circumstances.

If only he kept to his strengths.

 

[Maxpane]

first time foreign policy of balance relationship in history of pakistan

 

[war&peace]

If only he kept to his strengths.

Elaborate please..

 

[Microsoft]

Good work all those actions at SCO must have paid off people were saying those discussions don't matter and standing on the sideline is good.

 

[Thəorətic Muslim]

Elaborate please..

Wasn't so bad as FM. His ego of believing he deserved to be PM because well he served a Military dictator on the other hand.