Pakistan, Russia revive counter-terrorism cooperation as both sides are facing threats from terrorism.
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to revive their bilateral dialogue on counter-terrorism, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev on Tuesday, according to an official statement from Pakistan’s interior ministry.
Both countries are dealing with security threats from militant groups. Pakistan has raised concerns about cross-border attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) originating from Afghanistan—claims that the Taliban-led government in Kabul denies. Additionally, Pakistan faces attacks from ethnic Baloch separatists, who accuse the state of exploiting Balochistan’s mineral wealth without providing benefits to local communities. The Pakistani government, however, maintains that it has introduced development initiatives to improve living conditions in the region.
Russia has also been a target of terrorism. On March 22, 2024, a deadly attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow claimed over 140 lives and injured many others. The attack, carried out by Daesh militants, was one of Russia’s worst in recent years.
Naqvi emphasized that terrorism is a global issue and requires joint efforts to be effectively tackled. During the meeting, both sides explored ways to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics measures.
They agreed to increase the exchange of delegations to enhance cooperation further. Additionally, Ambassador Khorev invited Pakistani officers to participate in anti-narcotics training programs in Moscow and Siberia.
Naqvi reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to boosting engagements with Russia, highlighting the vast potential for cooperation across multiple sectors.
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