Russian Interior Minister's Visit to Pakistan: Major Agreements in the Works?

Russia's Interior Minister is set to hold talks with senior Pakistani officials during a four-day visit to Pakistan on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation.

Ambassador Arjan: The Minister of Interior of Russia, during a four-day trip to Pakistan, is going to discuss with the country's senior officials about strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.

The Russian Interior Ministry said in a statement that during his stay in Islamabad, Interior Minister Kolokoltsev will hold "important talks" with senior Pakistani leaders on strengthening bilateral relations and increasing cooperation.

According to Dawn newspaper, it is stated in this statement that Kolokoltsev is making this four-day trip at the invitation of Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsen Naqvi. This trip is considered the first visit of a Russian interior minister to Pakistan. The statement added that Kolokoltsev was received by Talal Chaudhry, Minister of State Affairs, upon his arrival in Islamabad.

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In recent years, the relations between Pakistan and Russia have gone beyond the bitter hostility of the Cold War era. Not only are the two countries exploring ways to deepen economic ties, but Russia is also eager to sell arms to Pakistan; An action that was avoided in the past due to India's opposition.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in January that his country's relations with Pakistan were "truly mutually beneficial" and that Russia had close ties with Islamabad.

The Russian embassy in Pakistan quoted Putin as saying: "We have close cooperation with Pakistan; A country that is a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization - the largest regional organization in terms of economic, technological and human potential. "Russia-Pakistan relations are truly mutually beneficial."