Friday, 29 March 2024, 03:47:10 am

Prime Minister during his telephonic conversation with Russian President discussed regional issues

Shahid Amin (Former Ambassador): Prime Minister Imran Khan during his telephonic conversation with the Russian President discussed regional issues which is a positive development. Russia is increasing diplomatic efforts to revive ties with Pakistan through a $2.5 billion natural gas pipeline that will improve economic ties between the two countries. The 1,100-km pipeline will almost double Pakistan's current capacity to transport 1.2 billion cubic feet of imported natural gas per day from liquid natural gas terminals in the southern port of Karachi to Punjab in the north. The Prime Minister has rightly appreciated the statement of the Russian President regarding Islamophobia. Russia has evolved as a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural state and Russians are used to respecting each other’s’ traditions. The foundation of Russia-Pakistan convergence lies in mutual thinking regarding Afghanistan. Moscow and Islamabad agree that a negotiated peace process is the only viable option for the future stability of Afghanistan.