ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to Russia in the first week of December, with a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the agenda, according to government sources.
The anticipated visit would offer Islamabad and Moscow an opportunity to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and areas of mutual cooperation. Neither the trip nor the expected presidential meeting has been confirmed in an official announcement.
Energy Cooperation at the Center
According to the sources, discussions could cover prospects for long-term cooperation in the energy sector, with Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and gas pipeline projects among the potential areas of discussion.
Energy is expected to be a key area of interest given Pakistan’s need for reliable fuel supplies and its efforts to diversify its sources. Any long-term arrangements would depend on the outcome of the talks and on the relevant commercial, technical and policy considerations.
Broader Economic and Regional Agenda
The proposed talks could also examine wider avenues for economic cooperation between Islamabad and Moscow. The expected Sharif-Putin meeting is likely to address the regional situation alongside bilateral ties and shared interests, with both sides looking at areas where closer coordination could serve their respective economic and diplomatic priorities.
- Possible agenda items include Russian oil, LNG and gas pipeline cooperation.
- The visit is expected in the first week of December, per government sources.
- No official confirmation has yet been issued by either side.
Further details on the prime minister’s travel schedule, the proposed meeting and the specific issues to be discussed are awaited as the expected December visit approaches.
