Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi justifies PM Imran Khan's visit to Russia; says it was bilateral and planned ahead of conflict

Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi justifies PM Imran Khan's visit to Russia; says it was bilateral and planned ahead of conflict

AgenciesUpdated: Saturday, February 26, 2022, 09:12 AM IST
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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi | File photo

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday justified Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Russia amidst Moscow's military operation in eastern Ukraine, saying it was a bilateral visit planned well ahead of the start of the conflict.

Khan arrived in Russia on Wednesday on a two-day visit - the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades.

"We held consultations before the visit and looked at its pros and cons, and decided to go ahead as it was a bilateral visit. We had clarity about it," Qureshi, who was also part of the delegation accompanying Prime Minister Khan to Moscow, said here.

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