Islamabad (Web Desk): 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 post on Twitter, the premier wrote that the first Russian discounted crude oil cargo has arrived in Karachi and will begin oil discharge on Monday.
PM Shehbaz said that he has fulfilled another of my promises to the nation. Glad to announce that the first Russian discounted crude oil cargo has arrived in Karachi and will begin oil discharge tomorrow.
"Today is a transformative day. We are moving one step at a time toward prosperity, economic growth and energy security & affordability.
This is the first ever Russian oil cargo to Pakistan and the beginning of a new relationship between Pakistan and Russian Federation."
The prime minister commended all those who remained part of this national endeavor and contributed to translating the promise of Russian oil import into reality.