Pakistan Army Chief and Russian Minister Expand Security Ties

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, met with Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

The two officials reaffirmed their commitment to deepening longstanding bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in shared areas of interest, specifically within the security domain. Their discussions focused on the current regional security environment and the need to strengthen institutional linkages and coordination between the security institutions of Pakistan and Russia.

During the meeting, Minister Kolokoltsev praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces regarding counter-terrorism efforts. He further acknowledged the contributions Pakistan has made toward maintaining regional peace and stability.