ISLAMABAD: A meeting of federal cabinet held on Wednesday discussed Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar's visit to Russia, DawnNews reported.

Khar briefed the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, on her upcoming tour.

The meeting gave go ahead to Khar to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Russian authorities.

She would sign the MoU next week during her planned visit.