Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is planning an official visit to Russia from March 3 to March 5, according to a report by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, which cited a Pakistani official.
The upcoming visit is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. Analysts believe discussions may include trade, energy cooperation, and broader regional security issues.
The planned trip comes at a time of rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following recent cross-border clashes. In response to the situation, Russia has urged both neighboring countries to exercise restraint and resolve their disputes through diplomatic dialogue.
Russian officials have called on Islamabad and Kabul to halt cross-border attacks and focus on peaceful negotiations to reduce tensions in the region.
The visit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is seen as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with Russia and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and energy partnerships.
In recent years, Pakistan and Russia have shown growing interest in improving bilateral relations and exploring new opportunities for collaboration. Diplomatic engagements between the two countries have increased as both sides look to enhance economic cooperation and address regional security challenges.
Observers say the visit could further strengthen relations between Islamabad and Moscow while providing an opportunity to discuss important regional developments.
