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PM Imran to visit Russia this month

PM Imran to visit Russia this month​

Premier’s position towards West increasingly becoming defiant



Rizwan Shehzad February 07, 2022

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ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s position toward the West is becoming increasingly defiant as he set to visit Russia from February 23 to 25 after completing his “historic visit to China” and attending the Beijing Olympics, which the US and several other western countries had boycotted.

Diplomatic sources confirmed on Sunday evening that the premier was expected to undertake the “all crucial” visit of Moscow in the last week of February -- the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades. Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry refrained from confirming the development, saying that the foreign affairs ministry should be approached for this purpose.

The premier’s visit to Moscow is believed to be a clear signal to the West, especially after he clearly said “absolutely not” to Washington on giving bases in Pakistan following its withdrawal from Afghanistan and not receiving a phone call from US President Joe Biden since he assumed his office in the White House.
“Prime Minister Imran’s visit under the current circumstances is crucial,” a diplomat told The Express Tribune, requesting anonymity, while referring to the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine and ultimately between Moscow and the West.

The diplomat further said PM Imran and Russian President Vladimir Putin would exchange views on bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Recently, PM Imran while speaking to President Putin had lauded his statement on the issue of blasphemy.

In a telephonic conversation with Putin on January 17, PM Imran had underscored that Pakistan’s bilateral relationship with Russia was on an upward trajectory, with an increased focus on trade and economic ties and energy cooperation. He had reiterated the government’s resolve for early realisation of the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline Project. According to PM Imran, he and Putin had agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in different areas, increase high-level exchanges, and remain in close contact on matters relating to Afghanistan.

PM Imran had underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was pivotal for regional stability.
The official statement had attributed to the prime minister that he looked forward to President Putin’s visit to Pakistan as well as his own visit to Russia at an appropriate time. Now, the diplomatic sources have confirmed that the dates had been finalised and PM Imran and President Putin would be standing together in the last week of February if there are no last minute changes.

Following the diplomatic dispute between Russia and the West on Ukraine, Moscow has reoriented trade, seeking to replace Western imports and reducing its use of the US dollar. Putin’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was also taken as a show of unity amid Moscow’s deteriorating relations with the West.
Last month, it was reported that Islamabad and Moscow were in talks to finalise a plan for what would be a landmark visit of the Russian president to Pakistan this year.

The visit was being discussed by the two sides for the last two years but could not be materialised because of a variety of reasons, including the Covid-19 pandemic. For the visit, Moscow wanted to have something “significant” ready before Putin finally undertook his trip to Pakistan.

 
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As I explained before on another thread which was deleted regarding this visit. Putin who desperately needs to look like "business as usual" as he invades Ukraine seems to have arranged a photo opportunity to show the world that even a "democratic" leader is delighted to visit Russia on a friendly visit.
Putin knew this all when he arranged for IK and his entourage of ministers to drop in.
It offers him a PR stunt as the Russian oligarchs invade a democratic European country.
Sad to see how Pakistani's, who knew what is taking place, decided to offer Putin a PR win while he crushes a country.
I think IK chose the lesser of two evils. Having been betrayed by the West who chose to go with bed with India even with India's diabolical human rights record and their arming of India to the teeth on the pretext of challenging China, Pakistan realised they had been betrayed and cornered to do something. Quite a decisive step to go into the Russian-China camp but Pakistan had no choice and must have calculated that after all the years of wars and economic decline, change was the need of the day, partners in the East are the best option. This will of course damage the corrupts who have vested interests in the West and those who have been ingratiated with dirty money in Swiss accounts. This is one of Pakistan's greatest strategic changes in it's history and to be honest I didn't think Prime Minister Imran Khan had it in him. This step will bring great uncertainty and a greater focus to Pakistan.

This is a step towards a multipolar world and more countries will break colonial chains and attain true independence. It's all up to Turkey now, the ball is in their court if they are to maintain the status quo or lead for change.
 
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Timing is not ideal? well, may be. But we are not ally of Russia like India. It was our first visit after a long time. People just need to stop watching the news and youtube channels.
 
99% comments from pajeetistan , she is earning good money from them

He is the chair of all Muslims of America. there are 3 million of them.

Why has the woman got a Budda statue above her head?

She represents the religions of Pakistan.
There are Buddhist stupas all over Pakistan before the Islamic conquests
 
What he achieved NIL stupid jokers jumping that imran got red carpet

Never saying why puting nit cane to recieve him ir why putin nevet vusited nuje state pak but vusited war danaged syria


If you dont buy russian weapons you will necer get their attebtion as simple as that
 
I think IK chose the lesser of two evils. Having been betrayed by the West who chose to go with bed with India even with India's diabolical human rights record and their arming of India to the teeth on the pretext of challenging China, Pakistan realised they had been betrayed and cornered to do something. Quite a decisive step to go into the Russian-China camp but Pakistan had no choice and must have calculated that after all the years of wars and economic decline, change was the need of the day, partners in the East are the best option. This will of course damage the corrupts who have vested interests in the West and those who have been ingratiated with dirty money in Swiss accounts. This is one of Pakistan's greatest strategic changes in it's history and to be honest I didn't think Prime Minister Imran Khan had it in him. This step will bring great uncertainty and a greater focus to Pakistan.

This is a step towards a multipolar world and more countries will break colonial chains and attain true independence. It's all up to Turkey now, the ball is in their court if they are to maintain the status quo or lead for change.

The problem is Russia cannot do much for Pakistan. Both China and Russia want to manage their relationships with India as well

What he achieved NIL stupid jokers jumping that imran got red carpet

Never saying why puting nit cane to recieve him ir why putin nevet vusited nuje state pak but vusited war danaged syria


If you dont buy russian weapons you will necer get their attebtion as simple as that
That costs hard currency
 

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