Delegation level talks between Pakistan and Russia are in progress in Islamabad.

The Pakistani side is being headed by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while the Russian delegation by its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The two sides are discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen their multi-faceted cooperation.

The delegation-level talks will be followed by joint press stakeout by the two foreign ministers.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi will also host a luncheon in the honor of his Russian counterpart.

Earlier on arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov planted a sapling in the premises of the ministry.

The Russian Foreign Minister will also call on the senior leadership in Pakistan, including Prime Minister Imran Khan.