Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of Russia.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Sharif expressed his felicitations to President Putin, acknowledging his victory in the Russian presidential election.
The premier also highlighted the significance of the strong bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Russia, expressing his eagerness to collaborate with President Putin's administration to further enhance and solidify the ties between the two nations.
President Vladimir Putin secured a landslide victory in the Russian presidential election, garnering a record 88% of the vote. With this re-election, Putin is set to extend his tenure as Russia's leader for another six years, surpassing historical milestones and becoming the country's longest-serving leader in over two centuries.
However, the election results have been met with skepticism and refusal to recognize from several Western countries, including the United States, Great Britain, and Ukraine, who have labeled the elections as unfair.
In response to Western criticism, President Putin warned against the presence of Western forces in Ukraine and NATO intervention, cautioning that such actions could escalate tensions and push the world towards a potential third world war.
Addressing his supporters after his election victory, Putin dismissed Western criticism as expected, emphasizing that their intentions were to impede Russia's progress. He reassured his commitment to safeguarding Russia's borders and addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, prioritizing military strengthening and defense enhancements as crucial tasks for his upcoming presidency.
