Naqvi sees off Russian counterpart after 4-day visit, Pakistan, Russia sign organized crime pact

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday saw off his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, at the airport as he departed for Moscow after completing a four-day visit to Pakistan.

The Russian Interior Minister thanked Naqvi for the hospitality extended to him during his stay, saying he was returning with sincerity and affection from Pakistan.

“I am returning with sincerity and affection from Pakistan,” Kolokoltsev said.

Naqvi said the Russian minister’s visit would play an important role in advancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

“Your visit will play an important role in taking our mutual relations forward,” the Interior Minister said.

Kolokoltsev visited Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart, Mohsin Naqvi. During his four-day stay, he held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

The Russian Interior Minister also met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials.

During the visit, Kolokoltsev and Naqvi signed an agreement to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Russia in combating organised crime. The agreement marked a key outcome of the Russian minister’s visit.

The visit provided an opportunity for officials from both countries to engage on matters related to bilateral relations and cooperation in law enforcement.

Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Inspector General of Islamabad Police and other senior officials were also present at the airport to see off the Russian Interior Minister.