ISLAMABAD: President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to an economic conference in Vladivostok in September.

The premier received an invitation to attend the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) scheduled to be held from September 4 to September 6 in Russia’s far eastern city.

The EEF was established by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in 2015. In accordance with the decree, it takes place each year in Vladivostok.

Every year, the EEF serves as a platform for the discussion of key issues in the world economy, regional integration, and the development of new industrial and technological sectors, as well as of the global challenges facing Russia and other nations.

PM Imran and Putin also met last month at the SCO summit. In June, the premier stated Islamabad is hopeful of increasing military ties with Moscow. Russia and Pakistan have been holding joint military drills — Dhruzba — since 2016.

The Russian embassy in May stated that Pakistan is an important partner for Russia with its significance determined by its role in regional politics, its influence in the Muslim world and its geo-strategic position.

Source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2007480/1-russia-president-putin-extends-invite-pm-imran-economic-moot/