Pakistan, Russia sign raft of agreements to bolster cooperation

Pakistan and Russia have signed a string of agreements to boost cooperation aimed at preventing illegal immigration, counterterrorism, security and anti-drug efforts during a meeting between the interior ministers of the two countries which was held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathering in Kyrgyzstan capital of Bishkek, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held separate meetings with his counterparts from Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to discuss matters of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation.

During Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, both sides signed a number of agreements to increase collaboration in tackling illegal immigration. The two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation for the repatriation of citizens residing illegally in either country. In addition, an agreement was reached to expand joint efforts against narcotics and drug trafficking.

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In a separate meeting with Tajik Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda, discussions focused on terrorist camps operating inside Afghanistan. The two ministers agreed that terrorist camps and the production of narcotics in Afghanistan pose serious security concerns for the region. They noted that multiple terrorist organizations are currently active in Afghanistan.

Mohsin Naqvi also met Uzbekistan’s Interior Minister Major General Aziz Tashpulatov. The discussions covered cooperation between law enforcement agencies and opportunities for joint training programs. Both sides agreed to establish a working group to strengthen cooperation between their interior ministries.

During talks with Kyrgyz Interior Minister Niyazbek Olan Omokanov, the two officials agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Naqvi congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and thanked the host country for organizing the SCO interior ministers’ meeting.

In his meeting with Kazakhstan’s Interior Minister Yerzhan Sadenov, both sides agreed to increase cooperation to prevent illegal immigration. The two countries also decided to establish a working group between their interior ministries to advance bilateral cooperation.

The meetings reflected a shared commitment among regional partners to strengthen collaboration on security, migration management and efforts to combat drug-related crime.