Pakistan, Russia pledge closer cooperation across key sectors
— October 14, 2026ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Russia and making better use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation.
He was speaking to Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who called on him in Islamabad today.
Shehbaz stressed the need to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly trade, investment, energy and economic development. He expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and called for building on recent progress to deepen bilateral engagement.
Kolokoltsev, in turn, conveyed Russia’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to strengthen ties and expand cooperation in areas of shared interest.
He appreciated Pakistan’s support for Russia at various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, and highlighted the significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
During the meeting, Shehbaz also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in combating organised crime.
