Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in tackling illegal immigration and combating drug trafficking, marking a new step in security collaboration between the two countries.
The agreements were signed by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Russia’s Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Interior Ministers’ Conference held in Bishkek.
Officials say the deals aim to enhance information sharing, improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, and strengthen joint efforts against transnational crime networks operating across the region.
During the conference, Mohsin Naqvi also held separate meetings with the interior ministers of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Regional security challenges dominated discussions, with participants expressing concern over the growing threat posed by militant groups and the flow of narcotics across borders.
According to officials, Afghanistan remained a central focus of the talks, with concerns raised over the presence of numerous active militant organisations and the continued production and trafficking of illegal drugs.
The meetings underscored a shared commitment among regional countries to enhance security cooperation, improve border management, and address common threats that continue to impact peace and stability across Central and South Asia.
