Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday wished a speedy recovery and good health to his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Mishustin, who is suffering from Covid-19.
The premier took to Twitter and said coronavirus is a common challenge and we stand together with our Russian friends in battling this challenge.
Mikhail Mishustin had on Thursday announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a televised meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mishustin said he has to “observe self-isolation” to protect his colleagues, suggesting a temporary acting PM.
Putin swiftly signed a decree appointing First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as a temporary replacement.
