ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, who will be visiting Russia on February 23, Tuesday stressed the need to resolve Russia, Ukraine crisis through dialogue and said that the ongoing crisis between the two countries has made an impact globally.
While speaking to Russian media ahead of his scheduled visit, the prime minister said that he considers solving conflicts through the war as a foolish act and any conflict between the two countries would have a negative impact on developing countries.
“This has already made an impact with petrol prices soaring to higher levels,” he said and added, Ukraine supplies wheat globally and escalating crisis will make an impact in global markets.”
The prime minister further called for lifting restrictions from Iran.
While speaking regarding relations with India, the prime minister said that his country formally invited India for talks soon after he came to power. “I offer to hold a live debate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising hatred in India,” he said.
Nazir Ahmad, a retired engineer who lives in Srinagar, told The Associated Press on Saturday that people were still experiencing problems paying for needs like milk, vegetables, and prescription drugs. He said that his father’s sickness is making it difficult for the family to regularly get him the medication he needs.
“There is no internet, no phone, no communication, and no transportation,” Ahmad stated, comparing the state of affairs to being under “siege.”
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