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Russian interior minister arrives in Pakistan on four-day visit

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Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokolstev began a four-day visit to Pakistan on Monday, marking the first time a Russian interior minister has visited the country. During his stay in Islamabad, he will meet with Pakistani officials and participate in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. The visit follows recent strategic shifts where Russia sought new energy partners due to Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, and Pakistan looked for more affordable fuel sources.

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Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in Islamabad on October 12 for a four-day visit at the invitation of Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first such visit by a Russian interior minister. During his stay, Kolokoltsev met with Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, including security cooperation and economic ties. Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin had emphasized that Moscow's relations with Pakistan were "genuinely mutually beneficial," noting the countries' close cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The meetings highlighted Russia's interest in expanding trade and mutual support at international forums like the United Nations, while Pakistan seeks to diversify its energy sources following Western sanctions on Russia over Ukraine.

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Pakistan GPE · 10× Russian NORP · 5× Islamabad GPE · 4× Russia GPE · 4× Interior ORG · 2× Kolokolstev PERSON · 2× Moscow GPE · 2× Putin PERSON · 2× Mohsin Naqvi PERSON · 1× Vladimir Kolokolstev PERSON · 1×

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Earlier, in January, Russian President Vladimir Putin had said Moscow’s relations with Pakistan were “genuinely mutually beneficial” and that it maintained close ties with Islamabad. “We maintain close cooperation with Pakistan, a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the largest regional organisation in terms of economic, technological, and human potential.

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🔮 Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokolstev arrived in Pakistan on Monday and would hold “important meetings” with the leadership here, according to a statement by the interior ministry.

2026-10-12 · Dawn

Russian interior minister arrives in Pakistan on four-day visit · assertive framing

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Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokolstev arrived in Pakistan on Monday and would hold “important meetings” with the leadership here, according to a statement by the interior ministry. uncertain

Kolokolstev → arrive → ministry

The statement said Kolokolstev was undertaking the four-day visit at the invitation of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, marking the first instance of a Russian interior minister visiting Pakistan. asserted

minister → say → Pakistan

Kolokolstev was received by Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry upon his arrival in Islamabad, it added. asserted

it → receive → Islamabad

During his stay in Pakistan, the Russian interior minister would participate in “important discussions” on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing mutual cooperation, and would also hold key meetings with the country’s leadership, the statement said. asserted

statement → participate → leadership

We → say → potential

Russia-Pakistan relations are genuinely mutually beneficial,” the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan quoted President Putin as saying. asserted

Embassy → quote → Putin

Last July, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk called Pakistan and Russia “natural allies”, stressing that Putin viewed Islamabad as an important strategic partner in the areas of economy and energy. In recent years, Pakistan and Russia have significantly strengthened their economic ties, driven by mutual necessity. asserted

Pakistan → call → necessity

Following Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict, Moscow turned toward new energy outlets, while Islamabad simultaneously sought more affordable fuel sources to reduce national import expenses. asserted

Islamabad → follow → expenses

This diplomatic shift culminated in 2023, when Pakistan officially integrated Russian crude oil into its energy portfolio. asserted

Pakistan → culminate → portfolio