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Russian and Pakistani ministers discuss law enforcement cooperation
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev met Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Islamabad to discuss law enforcement cooperation.
The meeting followed Kolokoltsev’s arrival in Pakistan for official events and working meetings.
They discussed cybercrime, drug trafficking, terrorism and weapons smuggling, all of which can cross national borders.
Kolokoltsev said people in both countries are targeted by international scams, including phone fraud and phishing.
Russia offered to share its experience investigating IT crimes and said it could provide further training for Pakistani police if requested.
The ministers also discussed exchanging information through Interpol and strengthening cooperation on drug threats.
Both sides expressed interest in expanding their law enforcement dialogue, but no specific new agreement was announced.
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev held talks in Islamabad with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi on October 13.
The ministers discussed cooperation between their countries’ law enforcement agencies, including information sharing on cybercrime, terrorism and drug trafficking.
Kolokoltsev said Russia was ready to share experience in investigating IT crimes and to consider training Pakistani law enforcement officers.
He also called for closer information exchange through Interpol and cooperation on illicit drug and weapons trafficking.
The talks followed Kolokoltsev’s arrival in Islamabad on October 12.
- Who
- Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
- What
- They held talks on cooperation between their countries’ law enforcement agencies.
- When
- October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Why
- To discuss the state and prospects of law enforcement cooperation, including information exchange and responses to crime threats.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Kolokoltsev arrived in Islamabad for official events and meetings.
Kolokoltsev held talks with Naqvi on law enforcement cooperation.
- Russian minister
- Vladimir Kolokoltsev
- Pakistani minister
- Mohsin Raza Naqvi
- Talks
- Islamabad, October 13, 2026
- Arrival
- Kolokoltsev arrived in Islamabad on October 12, 2026
- Cooperation topics
- Cybercrime, terrorism, drug trafficking and information exchange
What people are saying
Today in Islamabad, Russian Interior Minister General of Police Vladimir Kolokoltsev held talks with the Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
Russia is ready to share advanced experience.
Sources
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