ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an important meeting on Tuesday in Beijing ahead of upcoming events in China. The two leaders pledged to strengthen bilateral relations across trade, energy and regional connectivity.

Shehbaz praised Putin’s role in fostering closer relations, saying, “Relations between the two countries have improved during the past years on the basis of mutual interests.”

The prime minister specifically mentioned that following their previous meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, both sides agreed to enhance delegations’ visits. The two countries also signed new protocols in key sectors including agriculture, iron, steel, energy and transport.”

Shehbaz highlighted the significance of a proposed

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