In pictures: PM Imran’s trip to Russia

PM Imran is the first Pakistani premier to visit Russia on a bilateral trip since Nawaz Sharif visited the country in March 1999.
Updated 25 Feb, 2022

Prime Minister Imran Khan concluded on Thursday a two-day visit to Moscow, which coincided with escalating tensions between Russia and the West as the former launched an operation in neighbouring Ukraine.

The timing of the visit has been questioned but top Pakistani government officials termed it one of the rarest opportunities for the energy-starved country to make headway in energy and regional connectivity.

PM Imran is the first Pakistani premier to visit Russia on a bilateral trip since Nawaz Sharif visited the country in March 1999.

Here is a roundup of the visit in pictures.

Prime Minister Imran Khan embarks on a two-day visit to Russia on Wednesday. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan embarks on a two-day visit to Russia on Wednesday. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan reaches Russian capital Moscow late on Wednesday night. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan reaches Russian capital Moscow late on Wednesday night. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan is received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan is received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan is being presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan is being presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan is presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan is presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan is presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan is presented a guard of honour upon arrival in Moscow. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on Thursday. — AFP

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters
Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. — AFP
Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. — AFP

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov calls Prime Minister Imran Khan along with a delegation. — Photo courtesy PMO
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov calls Prime Minister Imran Khan along with a delegation. — Photo courtesy PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Grand Mufti of Russia, Ravil Gainutdin, at Moscow Cathedral Mosque. — Picture courtesy: PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Grand Mufti of Russia, Ravil Gainutdin, at Moscow Cathedral Mosque. — Picture courtesy: PMO

Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian and Pakistani businessmen in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO
Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Russian and Pakistani businessmen in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO

Russian and Pakistani businessmen at a gathering to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO
Russian and Pakistani businessmen at a gathering to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO

Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation, meets Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO
Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation, meets Prime Minister Imran Khan in Moscow. — Picture courtesy: PMO

Header Image: Prime Minister Imran Khan holds a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. — Reuters

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Comments (36) Closed
Realistic
Feb 25, 2022 03:05pm
I am not interested in pics. Please let me know what investment is Russia going to do in near future? If any
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Huma
Feb 25, 2022 03:07pm
Great !
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Fastrack
Feb 25, 2022 03:08pm
Fearless IK keeps adding friends. Cunning Modi tried silence, backfiring badly- USA, Ukraine, Russia all unhappy.
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Fastrack
Feb 25, 2022 03:13pm
If there's one leader who could press and secure Pak's interests in the toughest of times, it is PM Imran Khan.
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Mohsin Ali Baig
Feb 25, 2022 03:18pm
Great compilation.
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Shaukat Imran
Feb 25, 2022 03:21pm
Very nice pictures
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MG
Feb 25, 2022 03:24pm
Why mix religion with politics?
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Feb 25, 2022 03:26pm
Great move and excellent news sending shocking waves and small earthquakes in the corridors of power and influence at Old and New Delhi, dominated by racist, bigot, prejudiced, liar, wicked and biased Modi and his fascist, cunning, corrupt, crooked, cruel, crafty, crazy and criminal R.S.S. and BJP cronies.
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Shah
Feb 25, 2022 03:48pm
Let's hope some good outcome
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Adnan Mazher Khan
Feb 25, 2022 03:52pm
Great PM of Pakistan.
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AAA
Feb 25, 2022 04:11pm
Wrong timing and wrong priorities, as always.
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Safir A. Siddiqui
Feb 25, 2022 04:38pm
The Pakistani diplomacy deserves accolades.Reconnecting with Moscow will go a long way.The dead PSM can see the light of the day.If Pakistan can manage to push through Russian gas line project Pakistan can progress in leaps and bound.We can also cooperate with Russia in the field of armament specially acquisition of its latest missiles system.On the whole Pakistani PM was literally given a historical,rousing and red carpet welcome by Putin.
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Zak
Feb 25, 2022 04:39pm
Such a VIP welcome to PMIK. Russian leaders flocked to meet him.
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Jameel Ansari
Feb 25, 2022 04:43pm
As expected Mr. Khan represented Pakistan in a great way. Soon Russian businesses flourish in the Pakistani markets.
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Delta Indian Virus
Feb 25, 2022 04:50pm
Just Beautiful.
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Naseer.A
Feb 25, 2022 05:00pm
@AAA, tell us what would've been the right time and priorities?
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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani
Feb 25, 2022 05:25pm
Just observe body language of PM Imran Khan and you will note that his gestures are indicating, how all great leaders present themselves in positive manner.
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Punjabi Chronicles
Feb 25, 2022 05:55pm
All well in Russia & Pakistan. But Ukraine is bleeding.
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Jojoba
Feb 25, 2022 05:57pm
Very nice pictures, thanks for sharing.
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Dr.Crackpott
Feb 25, 2022 06:12pm
Historical visits with nice pictures.
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Shaun
Feb 25, 2022 06:27pm
Nice shoes and slippers.
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1Hindustani
Feb 25, 2022 06:51pm
IK is trying his best! Keep on marching ahead.
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Dr. Asim Maqbool
Feb 25, 2022 07:16pm
@AAA, How could you say "wrong priorities"? Country is having depleted energy resources and taking steps towards this concern is a wrong priority in your opinion - very strange.
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Honest Opinion
Feb 25, 2022 07:16pm
No smiles on faces in the first picture. The assistants are using low tech note taking equipment instead of iPads.
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Sammy
Feb 25, 2022 07:17pm
Waste of time and money. IK is always trying to escape domestic issues. How many domestic tours until now and any positive outcome.
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munir qureshi
Feb 25, 2022 08:17pm
@Sammy, oh let's bring NS back, who can't even read his notes from a piece of paper in front of a world leader. IK is taking a stand for his country's interests not his own.
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Ali da Malanga
Feb 25, 2022 08:24pm
These pictures are acting like rubbing salt on neighbor's wounds.
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T-man
Feb 25, 2022 09:38pm
@Realistic, why an Indian is worried about Pakistan investments?
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N_Saq
Feb 25, 2022 10:00pm
The Great Khan!
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M. Emad
Feb 25, 2022 10:01pm
NO smile on Putin's face.
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Maharaj K Razdan
Feb 26, 2022 12:04am
Watch the facial expression of PUTIN.
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Atif
Feb 26, 2022 12:09am
@AAA, wish your were our pm .because you think so brilliantly
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Feb 26, 2022 12:25am
Great move and wonderful news.
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Merub
Feb 26, 2022 06:56am
Nice Pics!
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skb535
Feb 26, 2022 07:48am
@AAA, How do you say that?
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Subhán
Feb 26, 2022 07:57am
@Realistic, nothing
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