Pakistan, Russia sign MoU to strengthen cooperatio...

Summary

• Pakistan and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation against organised crime marking a new step in security and law enforcement ties between the two countries.
• During separate talks at the Ministry of Interior both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation against organised crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking and illegal migration.
• The countries also plan to strengthen institutional links between Pakistan’s National Police Academy and its Russian counterpart to exchange expertise and improve law enforcement capabilities.

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Pakistan and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation against organised crime marking a new step in security and law enforcement ties between the two countries.

The agreement was signed in Islamabad on Wednesday October 14, 2026, during the visit of Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi signed the MoU on behalf of Pakistan while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the ceremony.

Before the signing Shehbaz met Kolokoltsev and expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations. The prime minister emphasised the need to build on existing ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest including trade, investment, energy and economic development.