Islamabad, October 14,2026: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who is visiting Pakistan on an official trip, and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and stressed the need to build on it to deepen bilateral cooperation.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening friendly ties with the Russian Federation and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
The prime minister highlighted the potential for expanding collaboration in trade and investment, energy and economic development.
Minister Kolokoltsev conveyed Russia’s desire to further enhance bilateral relations and cooperation in areas of shared interest. He appreciated Pakistan’s support at various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, and highlighted the considerable potential for expanding trade and economic ties between the two countries.
The Russian minister expressed his country’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral engagement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Russia in combating organized crime.
