Russia and Pakistan Strengthen Ties at SCO Summit: Putin Invites Pakistan's Prime Minister

The SCO summit in Tianjin, China, served as the backdrop for a significant meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The leaders discussed the burgeoning relationship between their nations, with Putin highlighting its importance. The Russian President subsequently invited Prime Minister Sharif to visit Russia in November. Sharif expressed his gratitude to Putin for his support of Pakistan and efforts to balance the regional situation. The meeting followed discussions between Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Both leaders expressed a desire to strengthen their countries' ties.