PM terms arrival of Russian oil cargo as beginning of new relationship with Moscow

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the arrival of first ever Russian oil cargo to Pakistan as the beginning of a new relationship between Islamabad and Moscow.

In a tweet, he said the first Russian discounted crude oil cargo has arrived in Karachi and will begin oil discharge on Monday.

The Prime Minister said it is a transformative day and he has fulfilled another promise to the nation. He commended all those who remained part of this national endeavor and contributed to translating the promise of Russian oil import into reality.

The Prime Minister said we are moving one step at a time toward prosperity, economic growth, energy security and affordability.

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