Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexei Overchuk arrived in Islamabad today on a two-day visit to Pakistan.

At the airport, he was warmly welcomed by Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Muhammad Khalid Jamali and Additional Foreign Secretary Shafqat Ali Khan.

A high-level delegation is also accompanying the Russian Deputy Prime Minister during the visit.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk will hold extensive talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and call on the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.