ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Friday Prime Minister Imran Khan embarked on a two-day visit to Russia after well-thought-out deliberations with government officials as he rejected criticism on the premier’s landmark tour.
Addressing a press briefing regarding PM Imran Khan’s “historic” visit to Moscow, he said before PM Imran Khan visited the capital, the situation in Russia and Ukraine was reviewed at the Prime Minister’s Office where detailed consultation was held regarding the tour.
Four diplomats were also present in the meeting and the route was determined after which Prime Minister Imran Khan and his delegation left for Russia.
“After consultation, we decided to proceed as per our plan,” he said, adding that after the trip “our satisfaction increased and we got diplomatic space.”