In a report published in the Pakistani newspaper The News, Institute of New Horizons and Balochistan President Jan Achakzai compared Khan’s proposed visit to that of former Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq’s then visit to Iran, which Haque called in support of Shah. This was done in the wake of showing solidarity and a few days later in the year 1979, there was a coup in Iran due to the revolution led by Ayatollah Khamenei. Khan’s visit comes at a time when the standoff between the US and Russia over Ukraine continues, which could turn into a conflict if diplomatic efforts fail, the report said. The report also said that the most important fact of this visit is that Russia did not give an invitation, but an invitation was sought. In such a situation, Imran Khan’s visit to Russia will have to pay a heavy price for the interests of Pakistan and it will also be a blow to the personal image of the Prime Minister.
record will be made if imran khan goes to russia
If Imran Khan goes to Russia despite this, then this will be the first time in the last 23 years that a Pakistani Prime Minister will visit Russia. A large delegation of Pakistani officials will also accompany him to Russia. Imran Khan is currently on a tour of China. A few days ago there were reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Pakistan. It was then told that the talks between Pakistan and Russia regarding Putin’s visit are in the final stage. However, no official statement has yet been issued by Russia regarding Putin’s visit to Pakistan. Nevertheless, preparations are going on in full swing for his visit to Pakistan.
Why is Russia strengthening ties with Pakistan?
The Taliban occupation of Afghanistan has changed geo-politics in South Asia. The increasing interest of China and Pakistan in Afghanistan has also put India in tension. This is the reason that at this time every powerful country in the world wants to maintain its presence in the Arabian Sea region along with the Indo-Pacific. With the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, Russia also sees an opportunity to increase its dominance in South Asia. In such a situation, with the help of Pakistan, he is engaged in trying to find the Taliban and establish peace in friendly countries like Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
Pakistan in pursuit of increasing military cooperation with Russia
Seeing the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the geo-political environment being created in Asia, Russia and Pakistan are drawing closer. In September itself, Russian Deputy Defense Minister General Alexander V Fomin held talks with Pakistani officials to enhance bilateral military ties. Since September, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin at least three times. In September, the Pakistani Army also conducted a joint exercise named Druzhba-2021 with the Russian Army.