Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday laid a floral wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow as a tribute to the Russian casualties of World War 2 as he continued his official visit to the country.
The premier is in Moscow as Russia escalated its actions towards Ukraine and launched a full-scale attack on the eastern European country earlier today.
However, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry dismissed rumours that the prime minister was cutting short his visit and said the speculations are "misplaced".
According to the information minister, the visit is "proceeding and the PM will return to Pakistan tonight as per schedule"
The premier reached Russia on Wednesday night and was accorded a red carpet welcome upon his arrival at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
Upon arrival at the airport, the prime minister and his delegation were warmly received by Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and the high officials of the Pakistan Embassy. The prime minister was also given a guard of honour.
During Imran's summit meeting with Putin, the two leaders will review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations including energy cooperation, according to the Foreign Office.
They will also have a wide-ranging exchange of views on major regional and international issues, including Islamophobia and the situation in Afghanistan.
This is the first visit by a Pakistani prime minister in more than two decades. The visit will contribute to the further deepening the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields.