Pakistan and Russia have 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 today.
Both the leaders decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on information sharing to combat organized crime, finalize 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.
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 emphasized 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.
The Interior Minister said Pakistan seeks to benefit from Russia’s expertise in tackling cybercrime.
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.
