ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev departed for Moscow on Thursday after completing a four-day visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in security-related matters.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi saw off his Russian counterpart at Islamabad International Airport. Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Inspector General of Police and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Before his departure, Kolokoltsev thanked Naqvi for the hospitality extended to him during his stay, saying he was returning to Russia with warm feelings and affection for Pakistan.
Naqvi expressed confidence that the visit would help advance relations between Islamabad and Moscow and open new avenues for cooperation.
Kolokoltsev visited Pakistan at the invitation of the federal interior minister and held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
He also met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Naqvi and other senior government officials to discuss matters of mutual interest.
A significant development during the visit was the signing of an agreement between the interior ministers of Pakistan and Russia to enhance cooperation in combating organised crime.
The visit underscored the two countries’ efforts to deepen bilateral engagement and strengthen collaboration on law enforcement and security issues.
