Pakistan and Russia sign MoU to combat organized crime

Islamabad, Oct 14 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding today, Wednesday, to enhance cooperation in the field of combating organized crime. The office of the Pakistani Prime Minister said in a statement that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who is currently visiting the country. Sharif expressed his satisfaction with the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations, emphasizing the importance of building on this momentum to further enhance bilateral cooperation. The statement added that Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening friendship ties with Russia and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance cooperation that yields mutual benefits. He stressed the need to expand cooperation in areas of common interest, particularly trade, investment, energy, and economic development. For his part, the Russian Interior Minister conveyed his country’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of shared interest. He expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s support in various multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations, and also highlighted the significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. He affirmed his country’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to enhance bilateral relations. According to the statement, the Pakistani Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on enhancing cooperation in combating organized crime. (End) S.B.K. / M.M.J.