Pakistan, Russia Pledge Joint Fight Against Organized Crime; Move to Finalize Prisoner Exchange Treaties
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Kolokoltsev, during which the two sides expressed their resolve to further promote bilateral cooperation .
ISLAMABAD — Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, with delegation-level talks held between the two sides.
During the meeting, both sides expressed their commitment to further promoting mutual cooperation.
It was agreed to enhance sharing of information to combat organized crime and to finalize agreements on the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.
Naqvi and Kolokoltsev also decided that the Pakistan-Russia readmission agreement would be implemented at the earliest.
The two sides agreed to increase cooperation between Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force and Russian institutions, and also exchanged views on sending skilled Pakistani manpower to Russia.
The interior ministers also discussed facilitating visa acquisition for tourists and businesspersons.
The meeting decided to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and to strengthen ties between the National Police Academy and the Russian Police Academy.
Naqvi said the agreement on combating organized crime would prove to be an important milestone, adding that Pakistan wants to benefit from Russia's experience in tackling cybercrime.
He said visa facilitation would increase people-to-people contacts between the two countries, noting that 1,300 Pakistani students are currently studying in Russia.
Kolokoltsev said joint actions against terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal migration are essential.
He also said Russia has reduced cybercrime by 33 percent through effective measures.