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Russian envoy calls on Imran

By Our Correspondent
August 10, 2018

ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador Alexey Dedov Thursday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan at Banigala and greeted him on his party’s victory in the recent elections.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters pertaining to Pak-Russia relations. Imran said he wanted Russian oil and gas companies to come to Pakistan.

The ambassador lauded Pak-Russian cooperation in defence and joint military exercises and thanked Pakistan for rescuing Russian mountaineer. He expressed desire to further enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, sources said.