Rawalpindi, 14 October, 2026; Russian Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on matters of mutual interest and the regional security situation, with particular attention to strengthening bilateral security cooperation between Pakistan and Russia.
Both sides discussed the importance of closer institutional engagement and improved coordination between the security institutions of the two countries.
Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its longstanding ties with Russia and expanding practical cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the security domain.
ISPR said the Russian interior minister appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Kolokoltsev also acknowledged the professionalism and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism, according to the statement.
The meeting reflected ongoing efforts by Islamabad and Moscow to strengthen security ties and expand institutional cooperation amid evolving regional challenges.