ISLAMABAD: Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev attended a ceremonial parade at the Islamabad Police Lines on October 13, where he reviewed police contingents and presented awards to officers in recognition of their outstanding service.
Kolokoltsev, who was accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, was accorded ceremonial honours upon his arrival at the Police Lines. Special police units presented a salute, while the national anthems of Pakistan and Russia were played during the ceremony.
The Russian interior minister inspected the parade and praised the professionalism, discipline and performance of Islamabad Police personnel. He also distributed awards among officers who had demonstrated outstanding performance in the line of duty.
During the ceremony, Kolokoltsev was presented with the Pakistani national flag, which he kissed as a gesture of respect. Islamabad Inspector General of Police Sohail Chaudhry, senior police officers and other officials were also present.
Later, Kolokoltsev visited the Pakistan Monument along with Talal Chaudhry, where a contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented him with a salute. He also visited the Martyrs’ Memorial and laid flowers in tribute to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The engagements formed part of Kolokoltsev’s official visit to Pakistan. He arrived in Islamabad on a four-day visit at the invitation of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with discussions on bilateral relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Russia included in his programme. The visit marks the first by a Russian interior minister to Pakistan.