PM Shehbaz postpones official visit to Russia citing regional, internal situation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday postponed his official visit to Russia, citing the recent “regional and internal situation”. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed the development in a statement. It added that the premier’s visit to Russia was of “great significance” for advancing the bilateral relations between the two countries, but given the current situation, it was being postponed. A new date would be decided after “mutual consultations”, the statement added. According to Ru...

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The postponement of a high-level diplomatic visit to Russia by Pakistan's Prime Minister signals significant regional or internal instability within Pakistan, potentially impacting international relations and regional power dynamics. It suggests pressing domestic concerns or a strategic recalculation in foreign policy.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif postponed his official visit to Russia.
The reason cited for the postponement was the current regional and internal situation.
The Prime Minister's office confirmed the development.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif postponed his official visit to Russia.

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The postponement was due to the current regional and internal situation.

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The decision was made after consultations.

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The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the development.

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hinduMostly Factual62d ago

Pakistan PM cancels trip to Russia over regional clashes

“In view of the current regional and internal situation, the Prime Minister has decided to postpone his visit to Russia after consultations,” Mr. Sharif’s office said

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DawnMostly Factual62d ago