Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev Visits Pakistan to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan for a four-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation. This marks the first visit to Pakistan by a Russian interior minister and is taking place at the invitation of Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During his stay, Kolokoltsev is scheduled to engage in high-level discussions with Pakistan's leadership to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The visit underscores growing engagement between Islamabad and Moscow, as both nations seek to broaden collaboration across political, economic, and energy sectors. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously described the relationship between the two countries as 'genuinely mutually beneficial,' emphasizing Moscow's close cooperation with Islamabad and highlighting Pakistan's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a platform for regional economic and diplomatic engagement. Last July, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Over...