Pakistan, Russia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation against organised crime
PM Shehbaz meets Russian interior minister, stresses need to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest
On Wednesday, Pakistan and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in combating organized crime during Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev's visit to Pakistan. The agreement, signed after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Kolokoltsev, marks the first visit of a Russian interior minister to Pakistan.
Both countries agreed to sign the MoU, which will focus on areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment, energy, and economic development. Additionally, they agreed to expedite the implementation of existing readmission agreements and strengthen bilateral cooperation to combat organized crime, cybercrime, drug trafficking, and illegal migration.
The signing of the MoU was followed by discussions on facilitating skilled Pakistani workers' entry into Russia and easing visa procedures for tourists and businesspeople.
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