News Desk
Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Kolokoltsev called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ here at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday.
During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional security environment, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral security cooperation, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
They underscored the importance of closer institutional linkages and improved coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia.
The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen its longstanding relations with Russia and expand tangible cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the security domain.
The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability and acknowledged the professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism. Separately, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held a meeting with Interior Minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Kolokoltsev here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The deputy prime minister expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in Pakistan–Russia relations, welcoming recent high-level visits and exchanges, a DPM’s Office news release said.
The two sides discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, culture and tourism, strengthening people-to-people ties, and maintaining close cooperation at multilateral fora, including the SCO.
Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry also joined the meeting.
PN concludes SEASPARK-2026 exercise: The Pakistan Navy’s exercise SEASPARK-2026 concluded with a ceremony on Wednesday, attended by Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf as the chief guest, the Navy’s Directorate General of Public Relations (DGPR) said.
In a post on X, the DGPR Navy stated that “Pakistan Navy Exercise SEASPARK-2026 concluded on Wednesday in Karachi. CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as chief guest.” It added that the exercise “validated operational plans” and assessed “combat readiness” amid evolving maritime security challenges.
DGPR Navy further stated that CNS Ashraf appreciated participants’ efforts and commended “tri-services synergy”.
“Exercise SEASPARK-2026 integrated Multi-Domain Operations, encompassing the information environment and cognitive domain alongside kinetic operations at sea,” it added. According to the DGPR, the biennial exercise, which had been underway since September 1, rehearsed the full spectrum of maritime operations and tested the operational preparedness and ability to transition rapidly from peacetime to wartime operations.