Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi holds talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov
The Hindu
Officials said that the two foreign ministers will hold in-depth discussion on various topics of bilateral interest with the aim to expand the multi-faceted ties.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Islamabad and the two leaders are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral economic and defence ties and discuss the Afghan peace process. Pakistan Television footage showed that Mr. Lavrov, the first Russian foreign minister to visit Pakistan since 2012, arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he was welcomed by Mr. Qureshi. Mr. Lavrov planted a sapling on the premises of the Ministry and then went inside the building for a joint photo session, followed by the delegation-level talks.
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