Pakistan and Russia have agreed to activate the anti-terrorism dialogue between the two countries, saying this scourge can only be overcome through joint measures. The agreement reached during a meeting between Russian Ambassador Albert P Khorev who called on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad on Tuesday. Issues of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral relations were discussed in detail during the meeting. 

The meeting agreed on enhancing mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and activating the anti-terrorism dialogue between the two countries. The meeting also evolved consensus on maximum exchanges of mutual delegations to increase cooperation in diverse fields.  Talking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said terrorism is an international challenge and this scourge can be overcome only through multilateral joint measures. The Russian ambassador invited Pakistani officers to participate in anti-narcotics training programmes in Moscow and Siberia. 

Mohsin Naqvi said they will promote mutual relations to further strengthen ties with Russia. There are vast opportunities to increase bilateral cooperation in various fields, Mohsin Naqvi added. The ever-increasing cooperation between Islamabad and Moscow was also reflective from the Pak-Russia freight train service which is expected to commence its operations by March 15, 2025. The initiative aims to boost Pakistan’s regional trade with Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)