Pakistan, Russia pledge to deepen security ties

Islamabad
Pakistan reaffirmed its resolve to deepen longstanding relations with Russia and expand practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly security, as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir met Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi focused on matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
“They underscored the importance of closer institutional linkages and improved coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia,” the statement outlined further.
CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding ties with Moscow and translating bilateral relations into tangible cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the security domain.
The Russian interior minister, meanwhile, 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.
CDF Munir’s meeting with Minister Kolokoltsev comes amid expanding Pakistan–Russia engagement on counterterrorism, law enforcement, military training and broader bilateral relations.