Pakistan and Russia have agreed to finalise an extradition treaty and sign an agreement to prevent organised crime. The two countries also plan to improve information sharing and strengthen cooperation on security matters. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev reached the understanding during talks in Islamabad on Wednesday.
According to Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, both sides discussed several areas of mutual interest. In addition, they agreed to prepare a memorandum of understanding on preventing organised crime and exchanging information. Naqvi described the proposed MoU as an important milestone in bilateral cooperation.
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The ministers also agreed to finalise an agreement on the exchange of criminals. Furthermore, they called for the early implementation of an existing readmission agreement. Both sides also discussed closer cooperation between Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force and relevant Russian institutions.
Meanwhile, the two countries plan to exchange working groups from their interior ministries. They also discussed sending skilled Pakistani workers to Russia and simplifying visa procedures for tourists and businesspeople. Naqvi said easier visa access could increase contact between people in both countries.
روس کے وزیر داخلہ ولادیمیر کولاکولتسیف کی وزارت داخلہ آمد،وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی سے اہم ملاقات
دونوں وزرائے داخلہ کے درمیان وفود کی سطح پربھی مذاکرات ہوئے
پاک روس وزرائے داخلہ کا مشترکہ مفادات کے شعبوں باہمی تعاون کو فروغ دینے کا عزم https://t.co/qiorLc6Sor— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) October 14, 2026
The ministers also discussed cooperation between Pakistan’s National Police Academy and the Russian Police Academy. In particular, they focused on preventing cybercrime and sharing relevant experience. Naqvi expressed interest in learning from Russia’s measures against cybercrime, while Kolokoltsev said Russia had reduced cybercrime by 33 per cent.
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Kolokoltsev arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a four-day visit at Naqvi’s invitation. The visit marks the first time a Russian interior minister has visited Pakistan, according to the report. He also stressed joint action against organised crime, including terrorism, drug smuggling and illegal migration.
The meeting included Minister of State Tallal Chaudhry, the Russian ambassador and senior officials from both countries. The talks come as Pakistan and Russia continue to develop economic and energy ties. In 2023, Pakistan began importing Russian crude oil, while both countries have also discussed broader cooperation in trade and energy.