Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian President Putin.

The two leaders reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations, including economic and energy cooperation, especially the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline.

During the meeting, tensions between Ukraine and Russia as well as the regional situation were discussed.

The two leaders discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation and the situation in the region, including the issue of development in South Asia.

The Russian president also gave lunch to Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Upon arrival at the Kremlin, the Russian President received a warm welcome from the Prime Minister and his delegation.

Accompanying the Prime Minister in the delegation are Federal Ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry Asad Umar Hamad Azhar, Trade Adviser Abdul Razzaq Daud, National Security Adviser Moeed Yousaf and Member National Assembly Amir Mahmood Kayani.

This is the first bilateral visit of any Pakistani Prime Minister to Russia after a gap of 23 years and is being hailed as a historic step in renewing relations between the two countries.