ISLAMABAD: 06, APRIL, 2021: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Pakistan on a two-day visit today (Tuesday) to hold talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. 

In a tweet, on Thursday, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, during the visit the two ministers will discuss bilateral relations including economic cooperation and counter terrorism. 

In February, Russian President’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Ambassador Zamir Kabulov, called on FM Qureshi. Shah Mehmood Qureshi had welcomed Envoy Zamir Kabulov and conveyed best wishes for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The two exchanged views on recent developments especially with regard to the Afghan peace process.

FM Qureshi said that the Pakistan and Russia have convergence of views on matters of mutual interest including an inclusive political settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan.

Qureshi highlighted Pakistan's facilitation of the US-Taliban Peace Agreement and subsequent commencement of Intra-Afghan negotiations. 

Meanwhile, he expressed the hope that the Intra-Afghan talks would lead to its desired objective of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. (04)