🇷🇺🇵🇰 Russian Minister of the Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev Concludes Visit to Pakistan

🤝 During his visit from October 12 to 15, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev held meetings with his Pakistani counterpart, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi, as well as Pakistan’s senior civilian and military leadership: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

✍️ Following his meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister, the two countries' Interior Ministries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening cooperation in combating transnational organized crime.

💬 Vladimir Kolokoltsev highlighted the friendly, constructive and mutually beneficial nature of Russia–Pakistan relations. He commended Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional stability and underscored the importance of cooperation in countering the politicization of international law enforcement cooperation, including within the United Nations.

❗️The talks focused on combating international organized crime, terrorism and extremism, the illicit trafficking of weapons and drugs, and cybercrime. The Minister stressed the importance of prompt information exchange, closer cooperation through Interpol and sharing expertise in cybercrime investigations.

🎓 The Russian Interior Minister also welcomed bilateral cooperation in professional training and expressed Russia's readiness to expand training programs for Pakistani specialists. He voiced confidence that Pakistan’s SCO Chairmanship would help promote substantive cooperation between the two countries’ law enforcement agencies.

During his stay, Vladimir Kolokoltsev visited the Pakistan Monument, where he paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism. He also attended a parade of Pakistani police units and presented awards to distinguished members of the Pakistani law enforcement agencies.

🤝 At the conclusion of his visit, the Minister thanked the Pakistani side for its warm welcome and constructive dialogue.

📸: Russian Interior Ministry, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the President of Pakistan, Office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan

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