Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, has arrived in Islamabad for a three-day visit at the invitation of Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani. This visit strengthens Pakistan-Russia ties. Matvienko will address a special Senate session and hold meetings with key officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Speaker NA Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
