ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability and acknowledged the professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Russian Interior Minister made the remarks during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
Pakistan and Russia discussed strengthening bilateral security cooperation as Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at GHQ, Rawalpindi. Both sides stressed closer institutional ties and coordination. The Russian minister praised Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and acknowledged its armed forces’ sacrifices in fighting terrorism, according to ISPR.
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“They underscored the importance of closer institutional linkages and improved coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia,” ISPR said.
Field Marshal reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen its longstanding relations with Russia and expand tangible cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the security domain.
Pakistan, Russia agree to further strengthen cooperation
Earlier, the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, including prevention of crimes.
The understanding to this effect was reached during delegation-level talks led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev, held in Islamabad.
Both the leaders decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on information sharing to combat organised crime, finalise agreements on extradition and criminal transfers, and ensure early implementation of the Readmission Agreement.
They also agreed to enhance cooperation between Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force and relevant Russian agencies.
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields including prevention of crimes
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Both sides agreed that working groups from the Interior Ministries of the two countries will soon visit each other’s countries.
Discussions were held on sending skilled manpower from Pakistan to Russia, as well as simplifying visa procedures for tourists and the business community.
Both the leaders agreed to enhance cooperation between Pakistan’s National Police Academy and Russia’s Police Academy.
Speaking on the occasion, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasised that streamlining the visa regime would boost people-to-people ties.
He said over 1,300 Pakistani students are currently studying in Russia and expressed the desire to expand educational opportunities for more students.
In his remarks, the Russian Interior Minister stressed the need for joint measures against terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal migration.
He said Russia has successfully reduced cybercrime by thirty-three percent through effective measures.
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a four-day official visit to Pakistan, aiming to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the two countries.
This is the first visit to Pakistan by any Russian Interior Minister.
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It may be recalled that Islamabad and Moscow, in June this year, signed three security agreements on drug trafficking and illegal immigration during a bilateral meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The two countries committed to enhancing cooperation in preventing illegal immigration, strengthening mutual cooperation in repatriating illegally residing citizens, and increasing efforts to combat drugs and narcotics.
