ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election.
On his X (formerly Twitter) account Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that he looked forward to working with Putin to further strengthen Pakistan-Russian relations.
Meanwhile, Russia’s election commission hailed “record” results for President Vladimir Putin on Monday, securing him a fifth term in office in the election.
Other countries, including China, North Korea, Venezuela, and Myanmar also congratulated Putin on his record win.
Putin’s victory, though expected, sets him on course to become Russia’s longest-serving leader in over two centuries.
I congratulate H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation on his re-election and look forward to working with him to further strengthen 🇵🇰 🇷🇺 relations.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 18, 2024
The Russian Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova announced that “almost 76 million people” voted for Putin, marking a record figure.
In his victory speech, Putin vowed to resist external pressure and declared unity in the face of Western opposition. He has maintained a strongman image, framing his actions as necessary to preserve Russian identity.
Putin dismissed opposition protests as ineffective and vowed consequences for those who spoiled their ballots. The election also extended to Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, where Ukrainian attacks on Russian border areas led to casualties.
