Russia and Pakistan have agreed to start the anti-terrorism discussion between the two nations, stating this scourge can only be overwhelmed through joint efforts. The coordination was pushed for in a session between Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
In the session issues of mutual interest and advancement of bilateral relationships were raised. The meeting consented to strengthening mutual cooperation on counter-terrorism. It also included counter-narcotics and starting the anti-terrorism dialogue between the two nations.
The gathering also evolved agreement on maximum exchanges of mutual delegations to expand cooperation in diverse domains. Uttering the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi stated terrorism is an international issue and this scourge can be crushed only through multilateral joint efforts.
The Russian ambassador also asked Pakistani officers to partake in anti-narcotics training schedules in Moscow and Siberia. Mohsin Naqvi expressed they will boost mutual relations to further boost relations with Russia. There are extensive opportunities to expand bilateral collaboration in various fields, Mohsin Naqvi also said.
Furthermore, a high-level delegation led by Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Col. Gen. Aleksandr V Fomin visited Pakistan. They met Pakistan’s military leadership and debated increasing military cooperation.
Fomin also sat with army chief Gen. Asim Munir, and air force chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. They discussed the regional security environment and matters of mutual interest. It included the enhancement of bilateral defense and security collaboration, Pakistan’s military stated.
Pakistan army chief restated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting traditional defense ties with Russia. Both sides demonstrated their dedication to strengthening collaboration in various security and defense domains.
The ever-increasing collaboration between Pakistan and Russia was also echoed in the Pak-Russia freight train service which is anticipated to begin its operations by March 15, 2025. The initiative seeks to promote Pakistan’s regional trade with Turkmenistan Iran, Kazakhstan, and Russia.
Containerized cargo pledges were aimed at the whole business community in general and members of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) in special for the upcoming initiative. The freight train service would run from Qasim International Container Terminal and Pakistan International Container Terminal, showing container capacity opportunities of 22 tonnes.
The Taftan station in Pakistan would serve as the key entry point for goods moving along this international corridor. Through this service, Russia would be able to export oil, natural gas, steel, and industrial goods directly to Pakistan.
