ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reached Moscow on an official visit to Russia from 29-30 January at invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Earlier on Saturday, Foreign Ministry had announced development via press release. "He will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart where two sides would deliberate upon entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest," stated press release.

Visit by Foreign Minister comes almost week after Pakistan and Russia reached an agreement on supply of Russian crude oil and other oil products in major breakthrough at time when country is facing severe economic crunch.

Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto expressed heartfelt grief over loss of precious lives in tragic accident in Lasbela Balochistan. In condolence message, Bilawal Bhutto expressed sympathy with bereaved families and prayed to Allah Almighty for high ranks of departed souls.

He said that entire country was saddened over tragic accident in which passenger bus plunged into ravine and caught fire resulting deaths of at least 40 people including children and women.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 30 2023

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